Einfluß der Agglomeration auf die Filtrierbarkeit von Suspensionen^†

Influence of agglomeration on the filtering properties of suspensions. In various kinds of filter processes, agglomeration of the particles to be separated is essential for economic operation. Important parameters are the size, porosity, and consistency of the agglomerates, for which a special measuring technique has been developed. The influence of these parameters in various filter processes is described. The physicochemical fundamentals and the chemical engineering of agglomeration in suspension are presented, and the influence of flocculants discussed.