American Filtration and Separations
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Next Generation Filter Media
Conference: Embracing Future
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Polyester Nanofibers from Forcespinning® Technology: A Practical Synthetic Alternative in
Hydraulic and Fuel Filtration............................................................................................................................................... 1
K. Gramley, E. Martinez, Y. Ner, Y. Rane, Z. Wu, S. Kay, R. Lipton, F. Consentino
Novel Poly-silsesquioxane with Durable Long-lasting Antimicrobial Properties for Surface Treatment
of Filter Media ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
N/A
Effect of Solvent Volatility on Diameter Selection of Bicomponent Nanofibers Produced by GJF
Process .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
S. Rajgarhia, S. Jana
Advantage of a Nanofiber Media in Series Fuel Filtration............................................................................................... 30
W. Haberkamp
High Precision Technical Textiles for an Improved Diesel-water Separation ................................................................ 44
N/A
Challenges of Testing Fuel-Water Separation................................................................................................................... 59
G. Venkateswaran
Impact of Emulsion Sizing on Fuel Water Separation Testing ........................................................................................ 73
S. Goldsmith
Next Generation Fine Fibers for Filtration ....................................................................................................................... 83
S. Shenoy, T. Weik
High Basis Weight Nanofiber based Media for Liquid Filtration ................................................................................... 96
S. Frisk
Recent Developments in the Processing of Meltblown Nanofiber Webs for Filter Media........................................... 107
G. Bhat
Optimisation of Deep-Bed Filter’s Structure for Simultaneous Removal of Bacteria and Solid
Particles from Water ......................................................................................................................................................... 123
E. Sztuk, L. Gradon, W. Pronk, L. Zywczyk
Method of Comparison for Hydraulic Filtration Media................................................................................................. 135
M. Snyder, A. Willis
Non-dispersive Process for Insoluble Oil Recovery from Aqueous Slurries................................................................. 141
H. Thomas
Operational Integrity Management on Filtering Process in Offshore Facilities........................................................... 153
S. Xuan
High Performance Diatomite Filter Aid for Lube Oil Application................................................................................ 170
B. Wang
Overview of Filtration Media Classes, Their Properties, and Applications in Which they Excel............................... 180
H. Himstedt, J. Simenson, J. Manville
Comparison of Electro Adsorptive Water Filtration Media and Their Viability as UF Membrane
Substitutes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 192
T. Cole
Powder Sinter Metal Filter ............................................................................................................................................... 199
D. Raider
Mott LSI Solution for Heavy Oils..................................................................................................................................... 206
E. Mayer, K. Gagen, L. Stange
Woven Wire Meshes and Their Characteristics.............................................................................................................. 222
M. Knefel
Hollow Tube Alumina Nanofiber Membranes ................................................................................................................ 234
J. Rajala, G. Chase
Technical Update on Enhanced Removal Capabilities of Electro-adsorptive Filtration Media ................................. 247
A. Purushothaman, T. Cole
Engineering Challenges and Opportunities in BioSeparations...................................................................................... 253
E. Gommeren
….Improving The Process Innovative Solutions For Tomorrow’s Filtration Challenges… ....................................... 261
N/A
Controlling TMP During Microfiltration for High Protein Transmission ................................................................... 279
A. Schuler, R. Christensen, A. Parmar, A. Alidguier
Using Membranes to Fractionate High Value Products in Biotech and Pharmaceutical Processes ........................... 291
M. Shelton, L. Lien, T. Wong
O&G Filtration .................................................................................................................................................................. 304
K. McHale
Characterization of Mercury Species and the State-of-the-Art Removal Filtration Technology................................ 320
H. Alper
Utilising Disruptive Technology To Maximise Open Area Whilst Retaining Strength In Novel Metal
Additive Manufactured (AM) Filter Media..................................................................................................................... 326
N. Burns, M. Burns, D. Travis, L. Geekie, H. Hasib, A. Rennie
Measuring Oil in Water Separation Technology Performance with Fluorescence Instruments................................. 336
G. Bartman
PolyCera: A Polymeric Membrane with Ceramic Membrane Characteristics ............................................................ 358
S. Bhattacharjee
Comparison of Nonwoven Glass and Stainless Steel Microfiber Media in Aerosol Coalescence
Filtration............................................................................................................................................................................. 372
G. Manzo, G. Chase, A. Goux
Vibration Assisted Water-ULSD Separation By Superhydrophobic Nanofiber Mats................................................. 385
X. Yang, G. Chase
Liquid Droplet Movement on a Single Fiber Due to Pressurized Air Flow in a Thin Slit ........................................... 396
M. Davoudi, J. Fang, G. Chase
Kynar® PVDF MicroFiltration and Ultrafiltration Membranes .................................................................................. 407
S. Stabler, F. Beaume, W. Kosar, R. Reber
Think Small: Recrystallized Silicon Carbide Membrane Systems; Reduce the Size, Cost and
Complexity of Treating Waste Water .............................................................................................................................. 417
N/A
Oilfield Water Treatment ................................................................................................................................................. 430
N/A
Methods for Trouble Shooting Dairy Process Membrane Cleaning.............................................................................. 437
P. Fernholz
Optimal Gradient Hydraulic Media To Maximize Dust Holding Capacity.................................................................. 452
M. Silin, S. Jaganathan
Modeling Of Interacting Fibers Based On 2D Images For Fibrous Filter Media Simulation..................................... 458
P. Easwaran, C. Redenbach, O. Wirjadi, T. Prill, K. Schladitz, M. Lehmann
A Simulation Study on 3D Modelling of Micro Glass Filter Media based on Real Fiber Diameter
Distribution ........................................................................................................................................................................ 473
E. Amirnasr, M. Lehmann
Nano- & Micro Scale Fiber Fabrication Via Melt Coextrusion for Non-Woven Filtration Applications .................. 487
R. Ayyar, D. Langhe, M. Ponting, E. Baer
Modification of Fluoropolymers for Filtration Media.................................................................................................... 502
S. Stabler, J. Chauveau
Depth Filtration with Kynar® (PVDF) Media ................................................................................................................ 511
T. Furbee
Selective Multicomponent Fluid Separation: Effects of Surface Energy, Morphology, and Fluid
Density ................................................................................................................................................................................ 519
J. Mates, C. Megaridis
Next Generation Filter Media for Gas Turbines............................................................................................................. 532
B. Mcilvaine
Evaluation of Water Droplets Re-entrainment through Gas Turbine Intake Air Filters Using Global
Sizing Velocimetry (GSV) Method ................................................................................................................................... 544
S. Chen, W. Poon, D. Pui
Assessing the Performance of Air Intake Filtration Systems on Gas Turbine Power Generation
Equipment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 554
R. Burkhead
EPA, HEPA and ULPA Grade Filter Packs with Nanofibers from Forcespinning Technology................................. 569
K. Gramley, E. Martinez, Y. Ner, Y. Rane, Z. Wu, S. Kay, R. Lipton, F. Consentino
Air Filtration with Nanofibers - Realizing the Potential ................................................................................................ 580
H. Walls, D. Ensor, G. Parsons, C. Oldham, J. Zhao, G. Peterson
Nanofibers in Mainstream Air Filtration - Challenges for Commercial Success ......................................................... 591
M. Vora, T. Ptak
Producing Acceptable IAQ: ASHRAE 62.2's Approach ................................................................................................ 600
P. Francisco
Removal of PM2.5 by Residential Air Cleaning Systems................................................................................................. 613
T. Ptak
Estimates Of HVAC Filtration Efficiency For Fine And Ultrafine Particles Of Outdoor Origin............................... 624
D. Zhao, P. Azimi, B. Stephens
Indoor Particulates Generated by Ultrasonic Humidifiers ............................................................................................ 637
A. Fox, J. Zhang
Filter Loading by Bimodal Aerosols................................................................................................................................. 645
Q. Ou, C. Pei, S. Chen, D. Pui
HEPA Filtration and Filter Classification Test Methods ............................................................................................... 655
R. Baker
Test Method To Simulate Behavior of Electrostatically Charged Media in Real Life Applications........................... 666
T. Ptak
How Air Filters Change with Use: Testing New and Used Filters ................................................................................. 678
K. Owen, R. Pope
Molecular Filtration Applications & Media Recommendations.................................................................................... 690
P. Levasseur
Gas-Phase Air Cleaners for Use in HVAC Systems........................................................................................................ 699
K. Owen, R. Pope, J. Hanley
Investigation of Air Humidity Affecting Filtration Efficiency and Pressure Drop of Vehicle Cabin Air
Filters.................................................................................................................................................................................. 709
B. Xu
Selection and Design Considerations for Adsorbent Filters for Gas Phase Contaminants ......................................... 717
N/A
Characterization of Nanoparticle Penetration of HVAC Filter Media ......................................................................... 725
D. Chang, S. Chen, D. Pui
Advances in High Efficiency Air Filtration Media.......................................................................................................... 739
I. Parker
Bekaert Metal Fibre Medium for Submicron Gas Filtration......................................................................................... 752
J. Baerdemaeker
Author Index