Abstract:
A thorough review of existing data based on operation and performance of microstrainers did not identify the existence of information necessary for evaluation of the model. Since some aspects of the model-formulation were based on previous empirical studies of filtration process (e.g. the use of Carman-Kozeny relationship etc.), it was necessary to resort to micro-straining studies to establish the relation between headloss, particle deposition and flow velocity across a microstraining fabric. To obtain the desired relationship, microstraining experiments were established in which the experimental conditions matched the assumptions used in developing the model. The laboratory experiments were conducted on the simple sub-process level microstraining test apparatus, designed for the purpose. Particles were screened from the water suspension and the hydraulic characteristics associated with the retained solids were closely monitored. This documentation permitted the validity of the hypothesis formulated in the development of the model, which has been confirmed from the result's of the experiments.
Page(s):
6-11
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume: 2, Issue: 4, Year: 1983