Cake Forming Porometer - Advanced Technology for Evaluation of Filtration Media

摘要

An innovative technology capable of evaluating filtration processes has been discussed. The capability of the technique includes characterization of pore structure of media, in situ cake formation on media, and characterization of the pore structure of media with cake. In situ cake formation, cake formation under pressure, cake formation at desired flow, and automatic cleaning are some of the unique features of the technique. Examples of application of the technology demonstrate its ability to form cakes in situ under a wide variety of conditions and to measure all the pore structure characteristics relevant to filtration. The developed technology would make it easier and save considerable time to investigate the pore structures of media with and without the cake.