Separation of solids from liquids is a common operation
that requires empirical data to make predictions of performance.
In this experiment, the performance of two
solid-liquid filtration devices will be evaluated. A slurry of
calcium carbonate will be filtered to achieve solid-liquid separation
using a hand leaf filter and a continuous rotary filter.Purpose
To study the operating parameters, modeling, and scale-up issues
involved in continuous filtration.
Learning Objectives
The main learning objective is to gain experience in characterizing
the behavior of a bench scale operation as a basis for modeling a key
step in a process. Then to use the experimental characteristics of the
operation to scale the values up to a production operation. And, finally
to compare the results the predicted production operation to those
predicted from the bench scale experiments. |
