Solid-liquid Separation

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Butterworths, 1990 - Technology & Engineering - 716 pages
Examines the theory and practice of filtration and separation, and serves as a guide to the available technology and its industrial applications, with particular emphasis on engineering concepts, use of equipment, and design considerations. The third edition (second, 1981; first 1977) has been substantially revised and updated, with new chapters on such new separation techniques as magnetic and membrane separation, and on the problems of fine particle recycling, counter- current washing, and continuous pressure filters. Of interest to process engineers engaged in production, design, or research in such industries as chemicals, petrochemicals, textiles, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food processing. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDLIQUID SEPARATION
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CHARACTERIZATION OF PARTICLES SUSPENDED
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EFFICIENCY OF SEPARATION OF PARTICLES FROM
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