Explore Liquid Filtration & More
- WFI Team
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Learn from Global Experts: Liquid Filtration
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 8:00–10:00 AM EDT
Join global experts for an engaging and informative session on Liquid Filtration—covering foundational knowledge, practical applications, and the latest insights into recent developments, emerging trends, and industry opportunities.
Led by Dr. Wu Chen, R&D Fellow (retired, Dow USA), AFS Past Chair and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, this session features in-depth insights and global perspectives from top field experts:
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Peters, Director, Sr. Technology Consultant, Germany Senior
Mr. Scott Yaeger, President/CEO, FAST, USA
Dr. Swarna Agarwal, Sr. Material Scientist, PTI Technologies, USA
Dr.-ing Nicolas PETILLON, CTO, IFTS, France
Dr. Farzad Rezaei, Lead Scientist, Hollingsworth & Vose, USA
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Liquid Filtration
- Overview of solid/liquid separation and liquid filtration technologies
- Terminology and classification
- Industry applications and relevance
2. Particle and Liquid Properties Affecting Liquid Filtration
- Particle size, concentration, and charge
- Liquid viscosity, pH, volatility, and corrosiveness
- Slurry flow rate and characteristics
3. Principles of Liquid Filtration
- Filtration mechanisms: straining, cake filtration, depth filtration
- Filtration rate and resistance: Darcy’s Law and cake filtration equations
- Cake compactibility and its effect on filtration performance
4. Introduction to Liquid Filtration Equipment
- Types and selection of filters:
- Straining filters (screen, strainer, bag, cartridge, …)
- Cake filters (filter press, drum, disc, belt, …)
- Depth filters (granular beds, nonwovens,…)
- Membrane filters (MF, UF, NF, RO)
5. New Developments, Opportunities, and Trends
- Global needs in performance, durability, and sustainability
- Regulatory impacts and market drivers
Missed the Live Sessions on Air Filtration? No Worries!
The full recordings of all required courses in the Air Filtration track are now available for your review — anytime, anywhere, at your convenience. ▶️ Filtration Market, Opportunities, and Trends, 3/11/2025
▶️ Nonwovens in Filtration, 3/18/2025
▶️ Filter Media Technologies, 3/25/2025
▶️ Air Filtration, 4/8/2025
▶️ Air Filter Design, 4/15/2025
▶️ Particulate/Air Separation, 4/22/2025
▶️ Gas Phase Filtration, 5/6/2025
▶️ Air Filter Testing and Evaluation, 5/13/2025
Discover a wealth of knowledge and global expertise in filtration and separation—right at your fingertips with the Filtration Knowledge Hub.
🌍The World Filtration Institute is Excited to Launch a New In-Person Course at WFC14!
📘Course Title: Global Filtration Markets, Technologies, and Trends
📅 Date: Monday, June 30, 2025
🕜 Time: 1:30–6:00 PM
📍 Location: WFC14 | Palais des Congrès, Bordeaux, France
🎓 Lead Instructor: Dr. Christine Sun, President, WFI, USA
🔍 What You’ll Explore
Global Filtration Market Landscape
Filter Media Technologies
Advanced Filtration Innovations
Industry Trends and Growth Opportunities
🎯 Ideal Audience
Executives and Decision-Makers
R&D Scientists and Engineers
Business and Market Analysts
Supply Chain and Product Leaders
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain strategic insights and connect with industry leaders at the 14th World Filtration Congress. Save Your Seat Now!
