| FILTECH 2007 CONFERENCE REVIEW |
| Directed to an international audience the FILTECH 2007 was successfully held February 27 to March 1 in Wiesbaden, Germany. The Conference featured more than 160 papers from 33 Countries and provided a representative survey of current research findings and state-of-the-art developments for the solution of separation problems in a wide range of sectors. The Conference language was English. |
| Plenary Lecture |
10:30-11:30 h |
| The Kinetics of Dust Filtration Prof. Dr. Gerhard Kasper, University of Karlsruhe, Germany |
Feb. 27, 2007 |
| L1 - Selection and Specification of Filter Equipment and Filter Media |
13:15-14:30 h |
| Computer software for the simulation of solid/liquid separation equipment, E. S. Tarleton*, R. Wakeman, Loughborough University, Great Britain | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| About 20 years of operation experience of wastewater filtration in Germany, M. Barjenbruch*, Technical University of Berlin; T. Rolfs, Wasserverband Eifel-Rur, Germany | R. Wakeman |
| Researches regarding the accomplishing of filtering products meant for air and water pollution prevention, N. Gheorge*, E. Visileanu, B. Niculina, National Institute for Textile and Leather, Romania | back to the top |
| L4 - Influence of Physico/Chemistry on Filtration |
13:15-14:30 h |
| Effects of ion specific adsorption on filtration performance, S. Biggs*, R. Nabi, C. Poole, University of Leeds; D. Hebditch, G. Baker, W. Clark, British Nuclear Group, Great Britain | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| Influence of salt concentration on the rheological properties during filtration of aqueous anorganic suspensions, M. Hieke*, H. Nirschl, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | U. Grén |
| Influence of particle charge on the filtration of nanoparticulate suspensions and on the permeation of the obtained filter cakes, B. Schäfer*, H. Nirschl, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | back to the top |
| G1 - Surface Filtration I |
13:15-14:30 h |
| Particulate emissions caused by leaks in surface filters for dust separation, B. Bach*, E. Schmidt, University of Wuppertal, Germany | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| The influence of the fibre cross-sectional form on the fractional particle penetration for cleanable dust filter media, H. Rud*, G. Mauschitz, W. Höflinger, Vienna University, Austria | G. Krammer |
| On the origin and the mechanisms of dust emission from pulse-jet cleaned filter media, J. Binnig*, J. Meyer, G. Kasper, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | back to the top |
| L2 - Cake Filtration Fundamentals |
15:00-16:15 h |
| Exploring the parabolic – Asymptotic transition in cake filtration and compression, R. G. de Kretser*, P. J. Scales, A. Stickland, S. P. Usher, J. Lim, University of Melbourne, Australia | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| Modelling Filtration Through Woven Fabrics, M. A. Nazarboland*, X. Chen and J.W.S. Hearle, University of Manchester; R. Lydon, M. Moss, Clear Edge Group, Great Britain | H. Theliander |
| Macroscopic flow phenomena and microscopic surface properties affecting filter cake washing, F. Ruslim*, H. Nirschl, W. Stahl, University of Karlsruhe, Germany; P. Carvin, RHODIA - Research Center of Lyon, France | back to the top |
| L5 - Influence of Chemicals or Magnetic Forces on Cake Filtration |
15:00-16:15 h |
| Mechanical dehydration and drying of mineral suspensions in presence of dispersant, O. Larue*, A. Dusanter, E. Vorobiev, K. Saleh, P. Guigon, University of Compiègne, France | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| Magnetic fields in particle technology and processing, M. Stolarski*, C. Eichholz, B. Fuchs, H. Nirschl, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | E. Vorobiev |
| Magnetic field enhanced cake filtration of superparamagnetic nanocomposites, C. Eichholz*, M. Stolarski, V. Goertz, H. Nirschl, University of Karlsruhe, Germany; B. Fuchs, DuPont PARSAT, USA | back to the top |
| G2 - Surface Filtration II |
15:00-16:15 h |
| Particle deposition in the depth of nonwoven dust filter media and its effect on filter clogging, G. Mauschitz*, H. Rud, W. Höflinger, Vienna University, Austria | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| Conditioning of filter bags with reactive CaO and Ca(OH)2 dust in flue gas, M. Koch*, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway; M. Saleem, P. Pucher, G. Krammer, Graz University, Austria | M. Lehner |
| Effect of cake residence time on the regeneration efficiency of surface filters at high temperatures, N. Döring*, J. Meyer, G. Kasper, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | back to the top |
| L3 - Simulation of Filter Cake and Filter Media Structure |
16:45-18:00 h |
| Computer simulation of filter cake structure, J. Dueck*, T. Neesse, University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany; E. Diatschenko, L. Minkov, Tamsk State University, Russia | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| Design of fibrous filter media based on the simulation of pore size measures, J. Becker*, A. Wiegmann, V. Schulz, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, Germany | H. Banzhaf |
| Computational study of pressure drop dependence on pleat shape and filter media , A. Wiegmann*, S. Rief, D. Kehrwald, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, Germany | back to the top |
| L6 - Suspension Characterization by Sedimentation Analysis |
16:45-18:00 h |
| Characterization of interparticle forces for solid-liquid separation processes using multisample analytical centrifugation, T. Sobisch*, D. Lerche, L.U.M. GmbH, Germany | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| Comparison of particle separation in centrifuges with cylindrical tubes or disc rotors. Experiments and theoretical models, D. Lerche*, T. Sobisch, L.U.M. GmbH, Germany | S. Tarleton |
| Fine particles separation in recovered paper suspensions, J. Wagner*, Darmstadt University; S. Schabel, H. Nirschl, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | back to the top |
| G3 - Measurement Techniques |
16:45-18:00 h |
| The effect of filter tester geometry on cleaning pulse intensity , J. Binnig*, A. Bredin, J. Meyer, G. Kasper, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | Feb. 27, 2007 Chair: |
| Filter test with soot generation from 7.5 nm up to 200 nm, G. Lindenthal*, L. Mölter, PALAS GmbH, Germany | M. Lehner |
| Experimental examination of the sublimation of submicron volatile particles, A. Breidenbach*, F. Schmidt, M. Winterer, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany | back to the top |
| L7 - Pore Structure Measurement |
8:30-9:45 h |
| Homogeneity of pore structure characteristics of filtration cartridges, K. Gupta*, K. Jena, PMI Inc, USA | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Challenge testing by precision glass microspheres – a new physical method of measuring pore sizes, G. R. Rideal*, J. Storey, Whitehouse Scientific, Great Britain | C. Peuchot |
| Electrical resistance tomography in thermally assisted mechanical dewatering processes, A. Mahmoud*, A. Fernandez, P. Arlabosse, Ecole des Mines d'Albi-Carmaux, France | back to the top |
| M1 - Ultrafiltration |
8:30-9:45 h |
| Cross-flow ultrafiltration of high molecular weight polymer, L. Beguin*, H. Duval, M. Rakib, Ecole Centrale Paris, France | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Innovative technologies in water treatment based of ultrafiltration, T. Peters*, Dr.-Ing. Peters Consulting for Membrane Technology, Germany | R. Lydon |
| Ultrafiltration membranes in conjunction with functional water-soluble polymers to remove metal ions, B. L. Rivas*, A. A. Pooley, E. Pereira, A. Maureira, University of Conception, Chile | back to the top |
| G4 - Electrostatic Precipitation |
8:30-9:45 h |
| Soot separation in a modified pipe electrostatic precipitator, M. Horn*, University of Erlangen Nuremberg; H.-J. Schmid, University Paderborn, Germany | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Collection of ultra-fine aerosol in a novel wet electrostatic precipitator with high intensity ionizing stage, A. Bologa*, H.-R. Paur, H. Seifert, K. Woletz, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany | W. Leung |
| Advanced electrostatic fabric filter system, A new concept for air toxic and fine-particulate control, Y.-O. Park*, H. Y. Choi, J. H. Lim, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea | back to the top |
| L8 - Poster Session L-I |
10:15-11:30 h |
| Optical measurement of oil contamination, H. Sauter*, T. Häusle, H. Richter, Mahle GmbH, Germany | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Modeling and dynamical simulation of the sedimentation of solid-liquid suspensions, J. J. R. Damasceno*, F. O. Arouca, L. C. Oliviera-Lopez,Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil | H. Nirschl |
| Evaluation of the accommodation of particles and the initial settling velocity in solid-liquid systems based on the physical properties of solid particles, J. J. R. Damasceno*, F. O. Arouca, F. S. Amaral, M. C. Fontes, Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil | |
| About validation of liquid filter efficiency test stands, C. Peuchot*, N. Petillon, I.F.T.S. Institute of Filtration and Separation, France | |
| A new method to determine particulate filtration efficiency of submicron cartidge filters, C. Peuchot*, N. Petillon, I.F.T.S. Institute of Filtration and Separation, France | |
| Correlation between fineness of malt grist and particle size on the conversion during mashing and filtration process, J. Tippmann*, J. Voigt, K. Sommer, Technical University Munich Weihenstephan, Germany | back to the top |
| M2 - Poster Session M-I |
10:15-11:30 h |
| Particle blocking and deposition in polymeric membrane in cross-flow microfiltration, K.-J. Hwang*, H.-S. Chiu, S.-F. Wu, Tamkang University, Taiwan | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Effect of deformability of soft particles on the fouling mechanism of crossflow microfiltration, K.-L. Tung, C.-C. Hu, C.-J. Chuang, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan; W. Chen, Dow Chemical Co., USA | T. Peters |
| An improvement of cross-flow microfiltration, R. M. Wu*, K.-J. Lee, H.-H. Fang, C.-Y. Hsu, Tamkang University, Taiwan | |
| Effect of transmembrane pressure and centrifugation on crossflow microfiltration of bovine milk, M. L. Gimenes*, R. C. de Oliveira, S.T. D. de Barros, F. A. F. Alvim, J. C. B. Faria, State University of Maringá, Brazil | |
| Hybrid biosorbent: an innovative matrix to remove Cd(II) from aqueous solution, M. Iqbal*, A. Saeed, Biotechnology and Food Research Centre, Pakistan | back to the top |
| G5 - Poster Session G-I |
10:15-11:30 h |
| Balance refill unit for continuous dust dosage enables long term tests, S. Schütz*, Palas GmbH, Germany | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Industrial portable filtration technologies, F. Schneider*, Grimm Aerosol Technik GmbH, Germany | E. Schmidt |
| Non-contact measurements of dust distribution and cake thickness on air filter media, T. Häusle*, H. Sauter, Mahle GmbH, Germany | |
| Gas filtration with celulose fiber filtering media, M. L. Aguiar*, V. M. Osorio, D. F. Torre, E. R. Tognetti, K. B. Rodriguez, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil | |
| Influence of the operational conditions on the formation and detachment of the cake on gas-solid filtration, M. L. Aguiar*, E. R. Tognetti, P. A. Paschoal, V. M. Osorio, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil | |
| The application of catalytic filter media for the removal of multiple pollutants from process waste gas, A. Startin, Madison Filter Ltd., Great Britain | |
| Collection efficiency of a polyester filter, operating on the removal of nano-sized aerosol particles, V. G. Guerra*, J. Steffens, J. R. Coury, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil | |
| Deposition of nanoparticles in the composites of nano- and microsized fibers, R. Przekop*, L. Gradon, University of Warsaw, Poland | |
| Low pressure plasma for nanocoatings on nonwoven materials for filtration and separation, M. Pauwels*, Europlasma N.V., Belgium | back to the top |
| L9 - Developments in Dynamic Cake Filtrations |
13:15--14:30 h |
| Effects of media filter inlet design on bed surface deformation and grade efficiency, D. B. Ward*, Industrial Purification Systems Ltd.; R. J. Poole, I. Owen, University of Liverpool, Great Britain | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Development and technical upgrade of mash filtration with thin-layer chamber mash filter (TCM) in combination with fine wet milling with a rotor/stator system (RSS) for brewing technology, H.-J. Menger*, Ziemann Ludwigsburg GmbH, Germany | M. Oja |
| The application of the double cylindrical filter press to the sewage sludge treatment, D. Takao*, K. Neo, T. Murasawa, M. Ono, Tsukishima Kikai Co. Ltd., Japan | back to the top |
| M3 - Simulation, Control, Design |
13:15--14:30 h |
| Hydrodynamic optimisation of a membrane bioreactor for waste water treatment, H. Prieske*, A. Drews, M. Kraume, Technical University of Berlin, Germany | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Model-based control of membrane filtration processes, J. Busch*, W. Marquardt, RWTH Aachen University, Germany | R. de Bruyne |
| Modeling of flux decline for dead-end ultrafiltration of water contaminated with escherichia coli, M. H. M. Reis*, R. M. Ribeiro, R. Bergamasco, State University of Maringa; M. R. Wolf-Maciel, State University of Campinas, Brazil | back to the top |
| G6 - Fibrous Filter I |
13:15--14:30 h |
| Single fiber efficiency and built-up of the particulate structures on single dust-loaded fibers, S. Schollmeier*, H. Umhauer, J. Meyer, G. Kasper, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Performance of commercial and prototype fibrous media measured with different test aerosols, A. Rochereau*, L. Le Coq, A. Subrenat, P. Le Cloirec, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, France | T. Jaroszczyk |
| Theoretical and experimental study on the most penetrating size of aerosol particles in fibrous filters, A. Balazy*, A. Podgorski, Warsaw University, Poland | back to the top |
| L10 - Developments in Pressure Filtration |
15:00--16:15 h |
| Advanced filtration of PTA (Pure Terephthalic Acid): separation, washing and demoisturing in a single process unit with hi-bar filtration, R. Bott*, T. Langeloh, M. Schießl, Bokela GmbH, Germany | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Improved design & performance of sterile agitated nutsch filter-dryer - BASP CRYSTAL PROCESSOR, B. Patil*, V. Patil, BASP Industries, India | W. Stahl |
| Intensified processes in solid-liquid separation on rotary pressure filters, J. Tichy*, BHS-Sonthofen GmbH; S. Ripperger, K. Nikolaus, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany | back to the top |
| M4 - Water Treatment and Reverse Osmosis |
15:00--16:15 h |
| Improving seawater desalination with reverse osmosis, T. Peters*, Dr.-Ing. Peters Consulting for Membrane Technology, Germany | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Investigations of silica scaling on reverse osmosis membranes, G. Braun*, M. Graczyk, T. Harrer, University of Applied Science Cologne; W. Hater, C. zum Kolk, C. Dupoiron, Henkel KGaA, Germany | S. Ripperger |
| Membrane charge measurement for industrial applications, K.-L. Tung, C.-C. Hu, C.-J. Chung, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan; W. Chen, Dow Chemical Company, USA | back to the top |
| G7 - Fibrous Filter II |
15:00--16:15 h |
| Depth and surface aerosol filtration in nanofibrous media, A. Podgorski*, A. Balazy, L. Gradon, Warsaw University, Poland | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| The function of submicron and nanofibers in engine air filtration, T. Jaroszczyk*, S. L. Fallon, T. P. Sonsalla, Cummins Filtration Inc, USA | G. Kasper |
| Assessing the performance of combination particulate and gaseous contaminant air Filters, P. Tronville*, Polytechnic University of Torino, Italy; R. D. Rivers, EQS Inc, USA | back to the top |
| L11 - Hydrocyclones |
16:45--18:00 h |
| Analysis of the geometric relationships influence in the performance of hydrocyclone, J. J. R. Damasceno*, M. A. Barrozo, L. G. M. Vieira, C. A. Silva Jr., B. C. Silveiro, Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Effect of vortex and apex on purification process of bentonite with hydrocyclone for producing nanoclay, M. Nasiri Sarvi*, M. Oliazadeh, S. Bazgir, University of Tehran, Iran | H. Anlauf |
| Optimization of the solid-liquid separation in the filtering hydrocyclones, J. J. R. Damasceno*, M. A. Barrozo, L. G. M. Vieira, C. A. Silva Jr., B. C. Silveiro, Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil | back to the top |
| M5 - Gas Separation |
16:45--18:00 h |
| Polyaniline nano-membranes for gas separations – structure and performance, R. Wakeman*, Y. Gupta, University of Loughborough; K. Hellgardt, Imperial College of Science London, Great Britain | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Carbon dioxide absorption in hollow fibre membrane modules, A. A. Elamari*, Altahadi University, Libya | K.-L. Tung |
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| G8 - Modelling and Simulation |
16:45--18:00 h |
| A Semi-analytical model for fluid flow in high efficiency pleated filters for gas filtration, M. Rebai*, M. Prat, IMFT - Institut de Méchanique des Fluides de Toulouse; M. Meireles, Université Paul Sabatier; P. Schmitz, INSA - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées; R. Baclet, S. Demeulemeester, Mecaplast Group, France | Feb. 28, 2007 Chair: |
| Prediction of pressure drop and filtration efficiency of fibrous filters by calculation with a cell model on the basis of single fiber efficiency data, S. Schollmeier*, J. Hoferer, J. Meyer, G. Kasper, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | W. Höflinger |
| Coupling CFD and filtration models to describe the long-term behaviour of DPF, U. Janoske*, University of Cooperative Education Mosbach; T. Deuschle, M. Piesche, University Stuttgart, Germany | back to the top |
| L12 - Biofilms - Fouling - Cleaning Procedure |
8:30--9:45 h |
| Using oxygen consumption rate and atp assay to evaluate biofilm activity, L.-F. Chen*, Shu-Te University, Taiwan; J. S. Vrouwenvelder, D. van der Kooij, KIWA N.V., Netherlands; W. L. Lai, Ta-Jen University, Taiwan | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Performance of textile filtration materials as a replacement for membranes in membrane bioreactors (MBRs), A. Drews*, V. Iversen, T. Schmidt, M. Kraume, University of Berlin; B. Lesjean, Berlin Centre of Competence for Water, Germany | K.-J. Hwang |
| The cleaning behaviour of filter media for applications in the solid-liquid-separation, S. Stahl*, H. Nirschl, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | back to the top |
| M6 - Separation of Complex Systems |
8:30--9:45 h |
| New application for membrane filtration in the production of natural gas , J. Schmidt*, M. Ritter, C. Bohner, Enviro Chemie GmbH; H. Reyneke, Linde AG, Germany; R. E. Jensen, Statoil ASA, Norway | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Regeneration of organic solvents and valuable components by membrane separation, P. Cuperus*, SolSep b.v., Belgium | E. Vorobiev |
| Rejection characteristics and flux recovery of BSA solutions in inorganic membrane filtration, T.-W. Cheng*, P.-M. Li, Tamkang University, Taiwan | back to the top |
| G9 - Industrial Gas Cleaning |
8:30--9:45 h |
| Star-BagsTM - Application of an advanced filter media construction for greater filtration and production efficiency, M. Neate*, B. Currell, P. Bowden, Albany International Pty Ltd., Australia | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Novel approaches to prevent candle filter failure in dry cleaning of syngas derived from coal gasification, S. D. Sharma*, A Ilyushechkin, N. Kinaev, K. McLennan, M. Dolan, T. Nugyen, D. Park, CSIRO Energy Technology, Australia; R. S. Dahlin, Southern Research Institute, USA | M. Waldenmaier |
| Spunlaced nonwovens – an advantageous alternative for filtration media, V. Lorentz*, Norafin GmbH, Switzerland | back to the top |
| L13 - Depth Filtration – Removal of Pollutions from Liquids |
10:15--11:30 h |
| Study of filter media to remove bacteria from water, M. L. Gimenes*, R. Bergamasco, O. A. A. Santo, C. V. Nakamura, F. V. Silva, L. P. Martins, E. C. Martins, Maringá State University, Brazil | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| The loading of liquid filter media, H. Banzhaf*, M. Lehmann, G.-M. Klein, Mann + Hummel GmbH, Germany | M. Lehmann |
| Organic fluorescent property and bacterial activity of effluent from biofilter, W.-L. Lai*, S.-W. Liao, S.-L. Hsu, C.-Y. Chiu, Y.-T. Lee, Ta-Jen University; L.-F. Chen, Shu-Te University, Taiwan | back to the top |
| M7 - Poster Session M-II |
10:15--11:30 h |
| Polymeric membranes for organophilic nanofiltration, T. Beeskow*, GMT Membrantechnik GmbH; J. Stegger, Borsig Membrane Technology GmbH, Germany | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Preparation and characterization of NF composite membrane by photografting method, S.-H. Chen*, R.-M. Liou, J.-S. Chang, Chia-Nan University; J. Y. Lai, Chung Yuan University; D. J. Chang, The Overseas Chinese Institute of Technology, Taiwan | T. Peters |
| Application of ceramic and polymer membranes for treatment of defined process wastewater in textile finishing, J. Hildenbrand*, T. Quadt, A. Rabhi, E. Schmidt, J. Marzinkowski, University of Wuppertal, Germany | |
| Effect of ion exchanged properties on the separation performance of polysulfone/acrylic acid ultrafiltration membrane, S.-H. Chen*, H.-C. Ho, R.-M. Liou, J. S. Chang, Chia-Nan University; D. J. Chang, The Overseas Chinese Institute of Technology, Taiwan | |
| The performance of hydrophobile woven meshes in the fuel-water separation applications, P. Massini*, M. Mietta, L. Napoli, Saati S.p.A., Italy | |
| Lactose production from whey permeate, M. L. Gimenes*, R. R. Souza, R. Bergamasco, S. C. Costa, Maringá State University, Brazil | |
| Ultrafiltration after coagulation/flocculation process to obtain potable water, M. L. Gimenes*, L. C. K. Moraes, R. Bergamasco, C. R. G. Tavares, Maringá State University, Brazil | back to the top |
| G10 - Poster Session G-II |
10:15-11:30 h |
| Influence of droplet size in the collection efficiency of a venturi scrubber with multiple orifice injection, V. G. Guerra*, J. R. Coury, K. C. Corali, A. P. R. A. Ribeiro, J. A. S. Goncalves, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Dielectric barrier discharge arrangement for air disinfection, V. Ermel*, M. Kurrat, Technical University Braunschweig, Germany | E. Schmidt |
| Experimental investigation of filtration efficiency and pressure drop of surgical face mask and nanofiber filter, W. Leung*, C. Tsang, C.-H. Hung, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong | |
| Cleaning characteristics of new one-touch pleated filter bags, J. H. Lim*, Y.-O. Park, K. S. Lim, KIER - Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea | |
| Nanospider technology and filtration, D. Stranska*, ELMARCO s.r.o., Czech Republic | |
| Axial flow cyclone to remove nanoparticles at low pressure conditions, R. Przekop*, A. Moskal, L. Gradon, Warsaw University, Poland; C.-J. Tsai, S.-C. Chen, National Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan | |
| Effect of the conic part length and particle exit diameter on the cyclone performance, J. J. R. Damasceno*, A. F. Lacerda, M. A. S. Barrozo, Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil | |
| Treatment of electric arc furnace dust prior to permanent disposal, V. Orescanin*, L. Mikelic, S. Lulic, Institute Rudjer Boskovic; T. Sofilic, Sisak Tube Mill Ltd.; G. Medunic, A. Rastovcan-Mioc, University of Zagreb; L. Elez, Ministry of Culture - Administration for Protection of Nature, Croatia | |
| Modeling of an air classifier system with the flow chart simulation tool SolidSim, D. Nitschke*, E. Schmidt, University of Wuppertal, Germany | back to the top |
| L14 - Depth Filtration – New Fibrous Media and Fiber Structuring |
13:15--14:30 h |
| Nano electroadhesive fiber filters, F. Tepper*, L. Kaledin, Argonide Corp., USA | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Linking duty and media in hydraulic oil filtration, H. Kleizen*, Parker Filtration B.V., Netherlands | K. Keller |
| Fiber filters in water treatment - effect of fiber length and layering, H. Liimatainen*, S. Kokko, J. Niinimäki, University of Oulu; S. Haavisto, VTT; M. Myllys, University of Jyväskylä, Finland | back to the top |
| M8 - Membrane Bio Reactor |
13:15--14:30 h |
| Fouling reduction in membrane bioreactors by use of flux enhancers and analysis of filtration mechanisms, A. Drews*, V. Iversen, J. Schaller, M. Kraume, Technical University of Berlin; B. Lesjean, Centre of Competence for Water Berlin, Germany | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Sludge liquor treatment with Kubota submerged membrane technology, T. Wozniak*, Kubota Membran Europe, Germany | J. Pridal |
| Separate collection and treatment of hospital effluents for eliminating nutrients and micro-pollutants, C. Mauer*, Pöyry GKW GmbH; J. Scholz, AV Aggerwasser GmbH; S. Baumgarten, RWTH Aachen University; T. Wozniak, WWS-consulting, Germany | back to the top |
| G11 - Filter Test Systems I |
13:15--14:30 h |
| Design of filter bags by practice-oriented media tests including ageing, P. Lohse*, FOS Filtertechnik GmbH, Germany | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| The effect of fabric filter shape on pressure drop characteristics, M. Wada*, C. Kanaoka, Ishikawa National College of Technology, Japan | G. Krammer |
| The influence of aging protocol on the filtration behavior of cleanable filter media , J. Binnig*, J. Meyer, G. Kasper, University of Karlsruhe, Germany | back to the top |
| L15 - Depth Filtration and Microflotation for Water Treatment |
15:00--16:15 h |
| Removal of heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater using Jordanian, Chinese, and British Kaolin, S. Emeish*, Al-Balqa' Applied University, Jordan | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Arsenic removal from drinking water by coagulation/flocculation and solid/liquid phase separation, D. Laky*, B. Laszlo, Budapest University of Technology, Hungary | H. Kleizen |
| Efficient liquid/solid separation by low energy microflotation in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment - An approach to the next generation flotation, R. Damann*, O. Stark, A. Stein, Enviplan GmbH, Germany | back to the top |
| L18 - Vacuum Filtration and Tailings Processing |
15:00--16:15 h |
| White pigment filtration on modified drum filters with roller discharge – significant performance increase by filter revamping, T. Langeloh*, R. Bott, J. Hahn, Bokela GmbH, Germany | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Investigation of cyanide adsorption natural zeolite surface from tailing dam water in Aghdareh Takab gold processing plant, A. Khodadadi*, A. Samiee, Tarbiat Modaress University; A. Khodadadi Darban, Tehran University, Iran | T. Langeloh |
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| G12 - Filter Test Systems II |
15:00--16:15 h |
| Application of a new measuring method for mist and vapour to metal working fluid mist collectors, P. Wlaschitz*, W. Höflinger, Vienna University of Technology, Austria | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Filter classification of oil and emulsion separators, M. Sauer-Kunze*, GEA Delbag Lufttechnik GmbH, Germany | M. Waldenmaier |
| Comparison of initial fractional efficiency measurements for filters and filter media, M. Schmidt*, PALAS GmbH, Germany | back to the top |
| L16 - Flocculation/Coagulation of Waste Water Treatment |
16:45--18:00 h |
| Quantitative evaluation of sewage sludge conditioning and dewatering governing factors, H. Saveyn*, D. Curvers, S. Meersseman, O. Thas, P. Van der Meeren, Ghent University, Belgium | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Assessment of fluorescently labelled polyelectrolyte distribution in sludge flocs by confocal laser scanning microscopy, D. Curvers*, H. Saveyn, B. Lucas, S. de Smed, L. Bonami, F. du Prez, P. Van Oostveldt, P. Van der Meeren, Ghent University, Belgium | U. Peuker |
| Cost saving and intensification of WWTPs by chemical pre-treatment, I. Licsko*, A. Szabo, Budapest University of Technology, Hungary | back to the top |
| L17 - Particle Size Analysis for Solid-Liquid-Separation Processes |
16:45--18:00 h |
| A new online particle counting cabinet, C. Peuchot*, N. Petillon. I.F.T.S. Institute of Filtration and Separation, France | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| About calibration of light extinction automatic particle counters, C. Peuchot*, N. Petillon. I.F.T.S. Institute of Filtration and Separation, France | H. Anlauf |
| Particle counting use in evaluation of filter performance, A. Shalimashi*, IROST - Iranian Research Organisation for Science and Technology, Iran | back to the top |
| G13 - New Filter Media |
16:45--18:00 h |
| Synthetic microspunbonds in compact fine dust filters for intake air filtration, F. Spehl*, H. Badt, Kalthoff Luftfilter GmbH, Germany | March 1, 2007 Chair: |
| Search for optimal pleat count based on filter quality, C.-C. Chen*, T.-C. Hsiao, National Taiwan University; C.-W. Chen, S.-H. Huang, Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Taipei; C.-M. Chiang, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan | J. Pridal |
| Advanced web-coating and laminating technology for filtration media, R. Arnaboldi*, HIP-MITSU srl, Italy | back to the top |
Programme as by February 20, 2007. The programme lists speakers, co-authors, affiliations and countries/regions.