WFC10 - World Filtration Congress - April 14-18, 2008 - Leipzig - Germany


Plenary Lecture	11:00 h
Filtration in the Framework of Globalisation and Technical Innovation Prof. Richard J. Wakeman Loughborough University Great Britain	April 15, 2008


Invited Lecture 1	13:15-14:30 h
Solid-Liquid-Separation by Cake Filtration - State of the Art and Future Expectations Dr. Harald Anlauf Karlsruhe University Germany	April 15, 2008 Session Chair: R. Bott


M01 - Gas Separation and Pervaporation	13:15-14:30 h
Gas separation with supported ionic liquid membranes, A. Seeberger*, C. Kern, A. Jess, University of Bayreuth, Germany	April 15, 2008
Alternative permeate recovery systems for pervaporation, D. Shanahan*, C. O'Suilleabnain, I. O'Sullivan, Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland	Session Chair: S. Ripperger
Concentration and dewatering of ethanol by organophilic and hydrophilic zeolite membranes, M. Weyd*, H. Richter, G. Fischer, P. Puhlfürß, I. Voigt, HITK Hermsdorfer Institute for Technical Ceramics; J. Kühnert, inocermic GmbH, Germany	back to the top


M02 - Potable Water	13:15-14:30 h
Safe drinking water for everybody?! Membrane technology from small scale to large scale and vice versa, H. Futselaar*, J. Geluk, L. Broens, Norit Process Technology B.V.; J. Jacobs, Norit Membrane Technology B.V., Netherlands	April 15, 2008
Two years experience with Germanys largest two stage ultrafiltration plant for drinking water production (7,000 m³/h), S. Panglisch*, R. Gimbel, IWW Water Center; W. Dautzenberg, WAG Nordeifel mbH, Germany	Session Chair: T. Peters
Potable water production by membrane processes: Effect of bacterial deformation on microorganisms’ removal, N. Lebleu*, C. Causserand, C. Roques, P. Aimar, University of Toulouse, France	back to the top


M03 - New Fibrous Membranes	13:15-14:30 h
Functionalized and doped nanofiber filtration media with Ionex and antimicrobial properties, J. Marek*, J. Svobodova, M. Juklickova, Elmarco Ltd.; L. Jelinek, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Czech Republic	April 15, 2008
The development of an enhanced surface filtration medium based on short metal fibres for applications in food & beverage, chemical & pharmaceutical industry, I. Schildermanns*; D. Santens, NV Bekaert SA, Belgium	Session Chair: W. Leung
Commercial applications for Disruptor™ alumina nanofiber filter media, R. Komlenic*, Ahlstrom Filtration Inc.; F. Tepper, Argonide Corp., USA	back to the top


G1 - Surface Filtration I	13:15-14:30 h
Assessment of the cleanable dust filtration behaviour of surface treated needle felts by characterisation parameter determined by image analysis, W. Höflinger*, G. Mauschitz, H. Rud, J. Schuberth, Vienna University, Austria	April 15, 2008
Characteristics of bag filter pressure drop profiles, M. Koch*; G. Krammer, NTNU University, Norway	Session Chair: E. Schmidt
Comparing gas and liquid filtration of nonwovens transitional capacity and energy consumption, H. Kleizen*, IDEGO, Delft University, Parker Filtration B.V., Netherlands	back to the top


G2 - Electrostatic Precipitation	13:15-14:30 h
Charge emission characteristics of a drained DBD electrode apparatus for nano-particle charging and precipitation, M. Wild, J. Meyer*, G. Kasper, Karlsruhe University, Germany	April 15, 2008
Separation of oil mists from air flow by a space-charge electrostatic precipitator, A. Bologa*, H. Paur, H. Seifert, K. Woletz, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany	Session Chair: H.-J. Schmid
WeLo / MultiTron Premium – The new electrostatic precipitator, M. Sauer-Kunze*, GEA Delbag Lufttechnik GmbH, Germany	back to the top


L1 - Vacuum and Pressure Cake Filtration Fundamentals I	15:00-16:15 h
Suspension typology and computer aided characterization of the suspension filterability, I. Nicolaou*, FOS Ltd., Cyprus	April 15, 2008
Filter media resistance on continuous solid liquid filters, J. Tichy*, BHS-Sonthofen, Germany	Session Chair: E. Ehrfeld
Experimental design and evaluation of filtration experiments allowing for superposed sedimentation, M. Longerich*, A. Damm, Bayer Technology Services GmbH, Germany	back to the top


L2 - Sedimentation Fundamentals-Analytical Centrifugation I	15:00-16:15 h
Acquisition of compression-permeability data of soft and hard colloids based on centrifugation experiments, E. Iritani*, N. Katagiri, K. Aoki, M. Shimamoto, Nagoya University, Japan	April 15, 2008
Separation behaviour of suspensions in polymer solutions studied by multisample analytical centrifugation, T. Sobisch*, T. Detloff, D. Lerche, L.U.M. GmbH, Germany	Session Chair: D. Lerche
Application of analytical centrifugation for studying solid-liquid separation in papermaking, H. Liimatainen*, J. Niinimäki , University of Oulu, Finland	back to the top


L3 - Optimization of Solid-Liquid Separation Processes I	15:00-16:15 h
A multi-scale approach to solid-liquid separation task: a paradigm shift, T. Sheikhzeinoddin*, P. Sharratt, University of Manchester, Great Britain	April 15, 2008
A product-centred approach to a multi-stage task in pharmaceuticals: isolation, T. Sheikhzeinoddin*, P. Sharratt, University of Manchester, Great Britain	Session Chair: H. Anlauf
Continuous treatment and scrubbing of bottom ash from thermal waste treatment to produce improved granulate quality, R. Koralewska*, Martin GmbH; R. Grönnert, R. Hausdorf, Hans Huber AG, Germany; G. Zellinger, Kärntner GmbH; H. Gschaider, Binder+Co AG, Austria	back to the top


Invited Lecture 2	15:00-16:15 h
Advances relating to Filter Media Developments Prof. Richard Lydon Clear Edge Group Great Britain	April 15, 2008 Session Chair: K. Keller


G3 - Surface Filtration II	15:00-16:15 h
Effects of PPS fibre intermixture on the surface structure and the filtration behaviour of PI needle felts for cleanable dust filters, G. Mauschitz*, J. Schuberth, W. Höflinger, Vienna University, Austria	April 15, 2008
Effect of operating parameters on stability of jet pulsed bag filter - an experimental study, M. Saleem*, A. Ijaz, University of the Punjab, Pakistan; G. Krammer, NTNU University, Norway	Session Chair: E. Schmidt
Experimental study of cake detachment in cake filtration and electrostatic enhanced cake filtration, H. Xu*, G. Xiong, Q. Yao, Tsinghua University, P.R. China	back to the top


G4 - Mist and Droplet Separation	15:00-16:15 h
Development of a standardised test method on metalworking fluid mist collector elements, P. Wlaschitz*, W. Höflinger, Vienna University, Austria	April 15, 2008
Filtration of liquid aerosols with a horizontal fibrous filter, A. Charvet*, Y. Gonthier, A. Bernis, E. Gonze, University of Savoie, France	Session Chair: M. Lehner
Numerical and experimental investigations on the development of oil droplet separators in crankcase ventilation systems, S. Schütz*, G. Gorbach, A. Zink, K. Kissling, M. Piesche, Stuttgart University, Germany	back to the top


L4 - Vacuum and Pressure Cake Filtration Fundamentals II	16:45-18:00 h
Utilization of statistical design of experiments for improving the efficiency of test filtration tasks, A. Häkkinen*, M. Huhtanen, J. Kallas, Lappeenranta University; B. Ekberg, Larox Corp., Finland	April 15, 2008
Study on the scalability of pressure filtration in pilot and bench scale test equipment, J. Palmer*, Larox Corp., Finland	Session Chair: H. Theliander
Layout of rotary filters on the basis of laboratory results, E. Ehrfeld*, R. Bott, T. Langeloh, Bokela GmbH, Germany	back to the top


L5- Sedimentation Fundamentals-Analytical Centrifugation II	16:45-18:00 h
Theoretical and experimental approach to the settling behaviour of particle-fiber-mixtures, M. Feist*, H. Nirschl, Karlsruhe University; J. Wagner, G. Hirsch, Darmstadt University, Germany	April 15, 2008
Equation for fitting dispersed systems gravity and centrifuge settling data, A. Yelshin*, M. Mota, University of Minho, Portugal; I. Yelshyna, Polotsk University, Belarus	Session Chair: A. Erk
Measurement of settling velocity enhancement by magnetic flocculation using manometric sedimentation centrifugation, M. Stolarski*, C. Eichholz, H. Nirschl, Karlsruhe University, Germany; B. Fuchs, DuPont, USA	back to the top


L6 - Optimization of Solid-Liquid Separation Processes II	16:45-18:00 h
Life-cycle Cost Analysis for the Selection of the Optimal Equipment for Solid-Liquid Separation, S. Ripperger*, Kaiserslautern University, Germany	April 15, 2008
Commercial aspects of solid liquid separations in salt separation applications, D.E. Keller*, KMPT AG, Germany	Session Chair: K. Keller
Performance increase in solid-liquid separation, D. Steidl*, BHS-Sonthofen; J. Tichy, Consulting Engineer, Germany	back to the top


M04 - Raw/Sea Water Pre-Treatment	16:45-18:00 h
Seawater intake and pre-filtration with Neodren®, T. Peters*, Consulting for Membrane Technology, Germany; D. Pinto, E. Pinto, Catalana de Perforacions S.A., Spain	April 15, 2008
Comparison of options for seawater pre-treatment for SWRO plants, T. Peters*, Consulting for Membrane Technology; O. Schuster, B. von Harten, M. Ulbricht, Membrana GmbH; E. Schmidt, Wuppertal University, Germany; D. Pinto, E. Pinto, Catalana de Perforacions S.A., Spain	Session Chair: W. Mayne
Application of automatic backflushfilter to improve raw water pre-treatment of reverse osmosis desalination plants, B. Schlichter*, P. Mehlem, R. Wnuk, HYDAC Process Technology GmbH, Germany; M. Parker, HYDAC Technology Corp., USA	back to the top


M05 - New Membranes	16:45-18:00 h
Composite membranes fabricated by plasma polymerization using organic compounds , D.-T. Tran*, L.V. Kim Ba, Hanoi University, Vietnam; S. Mori, M. Suzuki, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan	April 15, 2008
Functional polymer materials to remove ions in conjunction with ultrafiltration membranes, B. Rivas*, A. Pooley, A. Maureira, E. Peireira, M. del Carmen Aguirre, University of Conception, Chile	Session Chair: R. Gimbel
Clean edge micro sealing of filtration modules – the cut&weld method, A. Korz*, K. Herzer, A. Hubrich, Textile Fusion Technologies GmbH, Germany	back to the top


G5 - Clogging of Candles and Cartridges	16:45-18:00 h
Modelling of the clogging of pleated filter for gas filtration, M. Rebai*, M. Prat, IMFT; M. Meireles, University of Toulouse; P. Schmitz, INSA; R. Baclet, S. Demeulemeester, Mecaplast Group, France	April 15, 2008
Study of pressure drop and aerosol penetration during clogging of mini-pleated air filters, A. Joubert*, S. Artous, L. Bouilloux, IRSN; S. Calle-Chazelet, D. Thomas, J. Remy, Nancy University, France	Session Chair: G. Mauschitzl
Experimental study on flow through concentric porous filter candle, A. Ijaz*, M. Saleem, University of the Punjab, Pakistan	back to the top


G6 - Fine Particle Precipitation	16:45-18:00 h
Fine dust precipitation in a Bayer-Reither venturi scrubber, M. Theis*, Bayer Technology Services GmbH; K. Reither, Reither Venturiwäscher GmbH, Germany	April 15, 2008
Filtration of silver nanoparticle agglomerates, D.Y.H. Pui*, S.-C- Kim, J. Wang, M. Emery, University of Minnesota, USA	Session Chair: M. Lehner
Enhancement of the thermophoretic aerosol particles deposition efficiency in a turbulent annular flow configuration, B. Sagot*, F. Buron, ESTACA; G. Antonini, University of Compiègne, France	back to the top


L7 - Vacuum and Pressure Cake Filtration Fundamentals III	8:30-9:45 h
Influence of synthetic suspension components on its physical behaviour, P. Ginisty*, N. Ahoyo, IFTS; J. Baudez, Cemagref, France; L. Spinosa, CNR, Italy	April 16, 2008
Filtration properties in solvent-water mixtures, S. Neubauer*, U.A. Peuker, Clausthal University, Germany	Session Chair: U. Peuker
The influence of morphology and size on constant pressure filtration for two crystallizing systems, R. Beck*, D. Malthe-Sorenssen, J.-P. Andreassen, NTNU University, Norway; A. Häkkinen, M. Louhi-Kultanen, Lappeenranta University, Finland	back to the top


L8 - Technical Centrifugal Filtration-Selection and Optimization	8:30-9:45 h
Systematic of filter centrifuges, P. Stelter*, HEINKEL Process Technology GmbH, Germany	April 16, 2008
Selection of screen- and filter-centrifuges based on material and filtration properties, U. Esser*, D. Mrotzek, Bayer Technology Services GmbH, Germany	Session Chair: W. Leung
Computer aided optimization of batch filtering centrifuges, I. Nicolaou*, FOS Ltd.,Cyprus	back to the top


L9 - Filter Media Cleaning	8:30-9:45 h
DEECOM™: A new eco-technology for cleaning metal filters, B. Longworth, J.P. Millington, J. Norris, P. Norris, C. Reid, B&M Longworth Ltd., Great Britain; S.L. Reynolds*, Carolina Filters, Inc., USA	April 16, 2008
Process strategies avoiding impurities adhering to woven filter media used in inverting filter centrifuges, S. Stahl*, H. Nirschl, Karlsruhe University, Germany	Session Chair: C. Maurer
Comparison of regeneration methods for ceramic filter media, J. Puranen*, A. Häkkinen, J. Kallas, Lappeenranta University; B. Ekberg, Larox Corp., Finland	back to the top


M06 - Process/Waste Water Treatment	8:30-9:45 h
Membrane technology for recycling and recovery of resources in industrial water and waste water applications – from lab testings to production experiences, C. Bohner*, EnviroChemie GmbH, Germany	April 16, 2008
Field experiences with membrane filtration for reuse of biological wastewater effluents, T. Baum*, S. Theiss, H. Eipper, Pall GmbH, Germany	Session Chair: T. Peters
Impacts of the influent toxicity on the efficiency of tertiary filtration of wastewater from petroleum industry, S. Heng*, N. Lesage, Q. Su, Total Petrochemicals, France	back to the top


M07 - Reverse Osmosis	8:30-9:45 h
Investigations of silica scaling on reverse osmosis membranes, G. Braun*, T. Harrer, T.- Götz, Cologne University; W. Hater, C. zum Kolk, C. Dupoiron, BKG Water Solutions - BK Giulini GmbH , Germany	April 16, 2008
Reverse osmosis pilot plant studies regarding a novel electrochemical method to control CaCO3 scaling, M. Meinardus*, Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH, Germany	Session Chair: S. Tarleton
Characeterisation of reverse osmosis (RO) membrane fouling by autopsy – A case study, I. M. El-Azizi*, R. G. Edyvean, Sheffield University, Great Britain	back to the top


G7 - Depth Filtration & Particle Deposition	8:30-9:45 h
Simulation studies of deposition mechanisms for aerosol particles in fibrous filters including slip flow, A. Wiegmann*, K. Schmidt, S. Rief, L. Cheng, A. Latz, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, Germany	April 16, 2008
Particle capture by air filter media having truncated log-normal fiber diameter distributions and random spacing of fibers, P. Tronville*, Torino University, Italy; R. Rivers, EQS Inc., USA; Z. Bin, Tongji University, P.R. China	Session Chair: M. Waldemaier
Comparison of calculated and MRI determined 1-dimensional profiles of deposited particle material in depth filter media with ongoing loading, J. Hoferer*, S. Schollmeier, J. Meyer, G. Kasper, Karlsruhe University, Germany	back to the top


G8 - Measurement Techniques	8:30-9:45 h
Evaluation of filter test rigs for fractional efficiency measurements according to filter test standards, S. Schütz*, M. Schmidt, L. Mölter, Palas GmbH, Germany	April 16, 2008
Real time tunnel ventilation and filter control systems, F. Schneider*, Grimm Aerosol Technik GmbH, Germany	Session Chair: G. Krammer
Dust measuring technology for the monitoring of particulate emissions, H. Födisch*, P. Schengber, Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik AG, Germany	back to the top


PL1 - Poster-Session	10:15-12:45 h

Deep Bed Filtration for Water and Wastewater	April 16, 2008
Water depuration by means of fibrous filter medium, A. Budyka*, A. Shepelev, V. Rykunov, K. Lukanina, Karpov Institute of Physical Chemistry, Russia	Session Chair: A. Häkkinen
Rice hull ash and its filtration and separation applications, W. Li, C. Berthold*, C. Kiser, Q. Richard, Agrilectric Research Company, USA
Filter Aids - Press Filtration
Influences on the wort flow in the lautering process during beer production, J. Tippmann*, J. Voigt, K. Sommer; Munich University, Germany
Sedimentation Fundamentals-Analytical Centrifugation
Stability prediction of concentrated suspensions: Comparison of NMR and analytical centrifuge measurements, S. M. Pancera*, N. Nestle, V. Boyko, Y. Liu, BASG AG, Germany
Centrifugal Sedimentation and Filtration
CFD multiphase flow simulation of a solid bowl centrifuge with radial compartments, X. Romaní Fernández*, H. Nirschl, Karlsruhe University, Germany
Modelling of centrifugal drainage: effect of filter medium resistance, B. Leger, M. Valat, W. Jomaa, J.-R. Puigali, University Bordeaux 1; S. Couturier, P. Ginisty*, IFTS, France
Hydrocyclones
Multiphase flow simulation of a hydrocyclone, R.-M. Wu*, C.-Y. Hsu, Tamkang University, Taiwan
Particle Measurement - Contamination Control
Granulometry and morphology by microscopy and image analysis, O. Huin*, Microvision Instruments SAS, France
Microbes verification on oxygen consumption rate measurement of biofilm in drinking water, L.-F. Chen*, W.-L. Lai, Shu-Te University, Taiwan
Separation enhancement by Magnetic Forces
Using Magnetic Filtration for Removal of Heavy Metals from Water by Nanomagnetic Extractants, S. M. Alfadul*, King Abdulaziz City for Science Technology, Saudi Arabia; A. W. Apblett, Oklahoma State University, USA
Separation of pharmaceutical products with reverse micelles, S.H. Mohd-Setapar, R.J. Wakeman, E.S. Tarleton, Loughborough University, Great Britain	back to the top


PL2 - Poster-Session	10:15-12:45 h

Separation Enhancement by Electric Forces	April 16, 2008
Electrofiltration of PHB, G. Gözke*, I. Perner-Nochta, C. Posten, Kalrsruhe University, Germany	Session Chair: M. Stolarski
Separation Enhancement by Chemical Additives
Charge effects determine the filtration resistance in cake filtration and crossflow filtration experiments, H. Saveyn*, D. Curvers, P. Van der Meeren, Ghent University, Belgium
Laboratory Vacuum and Pressure Cake Filtration
Miniaturisation of filtration processes - A necessity for the pharmaceutical industry, A. Schreiner*, R. Schneeberger, Novartis Pharma; S. Jerman, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Are standards in designing industrial filters for solid liquid filtration wisely and necessary?, J. Tichy*, H.-P. Schmid, BHS-Sonthofen GmbH; S. Ripperger, Kaiserslautern University, Germany
Filtration Properties in Organic Solvents, S. Neubauer*, U.A. Peuker, Clausthal University, Germany
Technical Vacuum and Pressure Cake Filtration
Study on parameters affecting belt filtration of a metal precipitate suspension, S. Hirvisaari*, A. Häkkinen, J. Kallas, Lappeenranta University; B. Ekberg, Larox Corp.; A. Rautanen, Tamfelt Corp.; S. Storbacka, OMG, Finland
Development of an automated online quotation tool, O. Sieking, E. Eenovaara, S. Henttu, Larox Corp., Finland; H. Brezina*, Larox GmbH, Germany
Technical Vacuum and Pressure Cake Filtration - Media and Components
Easy installation and improved performance with a new filter press cloth design for applications in e.g. waste water, B. Maurer*, R. Gaiser, H. Dür, Sefar AG, Switzerland
Press Filtration Fundamentals
Mass transfer from porous particles during the pressing of biological materials, M. Petryk, Ternopil University, Ukraine; E. Vorobiev*, University of Compgiene, France
Slurry Pretreatment by Precipitation and Crystallization
Enhancing phosphogypsum filtration with sorbitan sesquioleate additive: Theory and practice, E.A. Abdel-Aal*, M.M. Rashad, CMRDI, Egypt; H. El-Shall, University of Florida, USA
Boron recovery from the clay wastes of boron industry by solid-liquid extraction, I. Kipcak*, M. Özdemir, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey
Boron recovery from borax sludge using solid-liquid extraction followed by precipitation, I. Kipcak*, M. Özdemir, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey	back to the top


L10 - Filter Media Blockage - Initial Stage of Cake Filtration	10:15-11:30 h
Pore fouling behaviors in constant pressure and constant flux filtration of very dilute suspension, E. Iritani*, N. Katagiri, Y. Sugiyama, Nagoya University; K. Yagishita, Sanshin Mfg. Co., Ltd., Japan	April 16, 2008
Zeta potential of filter media and its influence on the initial stages of cake filtration, C. Schnitzer*, S. Ripperger, Kaiserslautern University, Germany	Session Chair: K.-L. Tung
Fouling of filter media: Solubility of oxalate solutions, R. Salmimies*, M. Louhi-Kultanen, A. Häkkinen, J. Kallas, M. Huhtanen, Lappeenranta University; Bjarne Ekberg, Larox Corp., Finland	back to the top


PM1 - Membrane Fouling	10:15-12:45 h
Resonance pulsed flow in cross flow filtration, C. Pflieger*, D. Lisicki, D. Beckmann, Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques; J. Briesovsky, BB ResoPuls; E. Flindt, T. Reischl, membraPure GmbH; U. Metzler, Dingslebener Privatbrauerei Metzler GmbH, Germany	April 16, 2008
Analysis of particle fouling in different kinds of membranes during microfiltration, K.-J. Hwang*, C.-Y. Liao, Tamkang University, Taiwan	Session Chair: T. Peters
Application of electric field to reduce the fouling in crossflow microfiltration, C.-J. Chuang* , C.-C. Hsiung, Z.-H. Cheng, Chung Yuan University, Taiwan
Flow Manipulation for Performance Enhancement in Crossflow Filtration, B. Olayiwola*, P. Walzel, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany
Effect of membrane material-cum-morphology on the dead-end micro-filtration of protein solution during filtration cycles, K.-L. Tung*, S. Wang, D. Nanda, C.-C. Hu, C.-L. Li, Y.-L. Li, Chung Yuan University; J. Huang, Yeu Ming Tai Chemical Industrial Co. Ltd., Taiwan
Modified UF/NF membranes by LBL polyelectrolytes films for easy handling biofouling, M. Pontié*, E. Joudren, Angers University, France
Relative effect of osmotic pressure and fouling on flux decline in nanofiltration of whey and skimmed milk, B. Chaufer, H. El Khabbaze, B. Balannec, M. Rabiller-Baudry*, University Rennes 1, France; K. Elkacemi, University Mohamed V-Agdal, Morocco
Performances of an out-of-basin MBR for treating TFT-LCD wastewater, C.-H. Hsieh*, C.-M. Feng, C. Chou, S. Tan, Topco Scientific Co., Ltd.; C.-Y. Chung, J. C. Liu, Taiwan University, Taiwan	back to the top


PM2 - Mechanisms, Modelling, Simulation, Design	10:15-12:45 h
Modelling of the mass transfer in a hollow fiber dialyzer coupled with ultrafiltration operations, C.-D. Ho*, J.-W. Tu, Tamkang University, Taiwan	April 16, 2008
Investigation of mass transport in membrane-based separation of aqueous protein mixture, O. Trifunovic*, P. M. Bongers, Unilever, Netherlands	Session Chair: E. Drioli
Lattice Boltzmann simulation on flow in porous medium of ceramic filter, Z. Ji*, M. Sun, H. Chen, University of Petroleum Beijing, P.R. China
CFD simulation of a flat membrane module as a tool to explain fouling distribution, M. Rabiller-Baudry*, B. Balannec, D. Delaunay, University Rennes 1, France; J.M. Gozálvez-Zafrilla, University of Valencia, Spain
Investigation of dynamic filters using CFD, L. Steinke*, Y. Taamneh, S. Ripperger, Kaiserslautern University, Germany
Mathematical modeling of the simultaneous absorption of CO2 and H2S in a hollow fiber membrane contactor, J. Fathikalajahi*, P. Keshavarz, S. Ayatollahi, Shiraz University, Iran
Using fractional factorial design to determine the effect of the operational parameters on water flux in ultrafiltration, W.-L. Lai*, S.-W. Liao, J.-J. Chen, Tajen University; Li-Fu Chen, Shu-Te University, Taiwan	back to the top


PG1 - Surface Filtration	10:15-12:45 h
Filtration performance characteristics of high temperature pleatead filters which operated in conventional bag filter and Cybag filter, Y.-O. Park*, N. Hasolli, KIER; H.-J. Roh, Chung-Nam University, Korea	April 16, 2008
Efficient and economic particulate collection from the flue gas by the advanced hybrid particulate collectors, Y.-O. Park*, N. Hasolli, H.-K. Choi, KIER; Korea	Session Chair: B. Bach
Particle layer detachment under consideration of transient kinetic effects, Q. Zhang*, E. Schmidt, University of Wuppertal, Germany
Aspects of nozzle effect on the pulse-jet cleaning of a ceramic filter, J.-H. Choi*, K.-M. Sakong, Gyeongsang University, Korea; H. Chi, Z. Ji, University of Petroleum , P.R. China
Permeability of ceramic filters for high temperature gas filtration, G.M.C. Silva, E.A. Moreira, M.D.M. Innocentini, J. R. Coury*, University of Sao Carlos; C.R. Rambo, D. Hotza, University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Performance evaluation of cellular ceramic membranes for hot aerosol filtration, M.D.M. Innocentini, V.P. Rodrigues, University of Ribeirao Preto; G.M.C. Silva, R.C.O. Romano, J.R. Coury*, University of Sao Carlos; R.G. Pileggi, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Gas filtration: Influence of operational variables on cake formation and detachment in different filter types, P.A. Paschoal, M.L. Aguiar*, University of Sao Carlos, Brazil
Study on gas-solid filtration using cellulose fiber filtering media, D.F. Torre, M.L. Aguiar*, E.H. Tanabe, University of Sao Carlos, Brazil
Study of the profundity of particles penetration in different fabric filters, M.L. Aguiar*, E.H. Tanabe, E.J. Ricco, K.B. Rodriguez, University of Sao Carlos, Brazil
Effects of corona electrified solid particles on the efficiency and pressure drop of a fabric filter, M.V. Rodriguez*, M.A.S. Barrozo, University of Uberlandia; J.R. Coury, University of Sao Carlos, Brazil	back to the top


PG2 - Solid Gas Separation	10:15-12:45 h
Investigations into the collection of fine dust by plants, D. Bracke*, G. Reznik, H. Mölleken, E. Schmidt, University of Wuppertal, Germany	April 16, 2008
Development of a model equation for dust suppression by using a water-spraying system, W. Höflinger*, P. Grundnig, G. Mauschitz, J. Gao, Vienna University, Austria	Session Chair: H.-J. Schmid
Use of water sprays for reduction of airborne dust pollution, U. Klenk*, E. Schmidt, University of Wuppertal, Germany
Experimental study on the multi-orifice injection of liquid in a venturi scrubber, J.A.S. Goncalves*, V.G. Guerra, J.R. Coury, University of Sao Carlos, Brazil
Trace heavy metals emission control through enhanced submicrometer range filtration: Experimental determination of performance, C. Gutierrez-Canas*, J.A. Legarreta, University of the Basque Country; Sapin; D.Y.H. Pui, S.-C- Kim, University of Minnesota, USA
Experimental study of gas-solid two-phase flow in the guide vane cyclone tube, J.-J. Wang*, Y. Guo, Y.-H. Jin, University of Petroleum Dongying, P.R. China
Personal impactor to measurements aerosol inhalation dose, D. A. Pripachkin*, A.K. Budyka, Karpov Institute of Physical Chemistry; A.G. Tsovyanov, Institute of Biological Physics, Russia	back to the top


L11 - Technical Vacuum and Pressure Cake Filtration	13:15-14:30 h
Optimizing industrial filters at Pyhäsalmi mine in Finland, P. Rantala*, S. Lähteenmäki, Helsinki University, Finland	April 16, 2008
Advanced filtration of PTA (Pure Terephthalic Acid): Separation, washing and demoisturing in a single process unit with the hi-bar filtration, R. Bott*, T. Langeloh, M. Schiessl, Bokela GmbH, Germany	Session Chair: U. Esser
The multi-Purpose rotary drum filter, T. Langeloh*, R. Bott, Bokela GmbH, Germany	back to the top


L12 - Technical Centrifugal Sedimentation for Ultrafine Particles	13:15-14:30 h
Centrifugal separation in biopharmaceutical processing, W.-F. Leung*, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong	April 16, 2008
A case study - from lab-scale testing to industrial scale processing using a disk stack centrifuge, B. Fuchs*, A. Trasatti, S. Reddell, T. Pryor, DuPont Engineering, USA	Session Chair: P. Stelter
Fine solids separation within biodiesel process, M. Kopf*, G. Bergjohann, Pieralisi Deutschland GmbH, Germany	back to the top


L13 - Filter Media Characterization – Porometry - Integrity Testing I	13:15-14:30 h
Homogeneity of commercial filter cartridges, K. Gupta*, A. Jena, Pourous Materials, Inc., USA	April 16, 2008
Bubble point and pore size distribution measurements of filter papers, wovens and nonwovens using a pore size meter PSM 165, S. Große*, A. Rudolph, Topas GmbH, Germany	Session Chair: C. Peuchot
Filter media pore size comparison between porometry and glass bead challenge testing, G. Rideal*, Whitehouse Scientific Ltd., Great Britain; E. Mayer, DuPont Engineering, USA	back to the top


M08 - Produced Water Treatment	13:15-14:30 h
Feasibility of using ceramic ultra- and nanofiltration membranes for efficient treatment of produced water, P. Czermak*, M. Ebrahimi, K. Shams Ashaghi, University of Giessen-Friedberg; P. Mund, Atech Innovations GmbH, Germany	April 16, 2008
Crossflow microfiltration of oil from synthetic produced water, Y.H.D. Alanezi*, R.J. Wakeman, R.G. Holdich, Loughborough University, Great Britain	Session Chair: S. Ripperger
Preparation of nano-sized particles modified PVDF/Al2O3/TiO2 ultrafiltration membrane and study on its performances for oilfield wastewater treatment , S.-L. Yu*, Q. Zhao, H. Lu, J. Yang, D. Wang, Harbin Institute of Technology, P.R. China	back to the top


M09 - Nanofiltration	13:15-14:30 h
Nanofiltration: A method for solute removal from non-aqueous solvents, E.S. Tarleton*, Loughborough University, Great Britain	April 16, 2008
Organophilic nanofiltration by polymeric membranes, T. Beeskow*, GMT Membrantechnik GmbH; J. Stegger, Borsig Membrane Technology GmbH, Germany	Session Chair: E. Drioli
Pre-oxidation effect on TOC removal in surface water treatment by nanofiltration, G.H.R. Nabi Bidhendi*, A.Torabian, H. Etemadi, A.A. Ghadimkhani, Tehran University, Iran	back to the top


Invited Lecture 3	13:15-14:30 h
Gas Cleaning Technology Prof. Gernot Krammer NTNU - University of Science and Technology - Norway	April 16, 2008 Session Chair: W. Höflinger


Invited Lecture 4	15:00-16:15 h
Solid-Liquid-Separation by Deep Bed Filtration Prof. Rolf Gimbel University of Duisburg Essen - Germany	April 16, 2008 Session Chair: W. Mayne


M10 - Characterisation by SAXS	15:00-16:15 h
Modifying a small-angle X-ray scattering-camera for a time-reduced characterisation of nanoparticles, V. Goertz*, H. Nirschl, Karlsruhe University, R. Wengeler, BASF AG, Germany	April 16, 2008
Spatial and temporal in-situ evolution of concentration profile probed by SAXS during ultrafiltration of casein micelles, C. David, F. Pignon*, A. Magnin, University of Grenoble; M. Sztucki, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; G. Gésan-Guiziou, INRA Agrocampus Rennes, France	Session Chair: S. Tarleton
In-situ characterization of anisotropic colloids deposition by SAXS during crossflow ultrafiltration, F. Pignon*, C. David, A. Magnin, University of Grenoble; M. Sztucki, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, France	back to the top


M11 - Dynamic Filtration I	15:00-16:15 h
Rotation filtration with ceramic membrane discs: presentation of industrial and municipal applications, C. Münch*, F. Koppe, Kerafol GmbH, Germany	April 16, 2008
Dynamic cross-flow filtration of biological suspensions, e.g. bakers yeast, S. Neubauer*, U.A. Peuker, Clausthal University, Germany	Session Chair: R. Berndt
Classification using dynamic filtration, Y.Taamneh*, S. Ripperger, Kaiserslautern University, Germany	back to the top


M12 - Dairy Products I	15:00-16:15 h
Impact of physico-chemical feed properties on deposit layer formation and filtration in the microfiltration of milk proteins, W. Kühnl*, A. Piry, A. Tolkach, U. Kulozik, Munich University; T. Grein, S. Ripperger, Kaiserslautern University, Germany	April 16, 2008
Effect of physico-chemical changes on critical hydrodynamic conditions and protein transmission during microfiltration (0.1 µm) of skimmed milk, G. Gésan-Guiziou*, F. Garnier, F. Rousseau, INRA Agrocampus Rennes; A. Jimenez, SOREDAB SAS, France	Session Chair: R. Wakeman
Role of physico-chemical environment on limiting and critical fluxes in ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis of modified skim milks, M. Rabiller-Baudry*, H. Bouzid, L. Paugam, University Rennes 1, France	back to the top


G9 - Depth Filtration & Nanofibre Layers	15:00-16:15 h
Experimental investigation on air filtration of sub-micron particulates by nanofiber filter, W.-F. Leung*, C.-H. Hung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong	April 16, 2008
Investigation of filters with a single nanofiber layer on a substrate, J. Wang*, D.Y.H. Pui, S.C. Kim, University of Minnesota, USA	Session Chair: M. Lehmann
Filtration properties of cellulose filter media with polymer nanofiber layer, M. Maly*, S. Petrik , J. Duchoslav, L. Plistil, Elmarco Ltd.; J. Hruza, University of Liberec, Czech Republic	back to the top


G10 - Hot Gas Cleaning	15:00-16:15 h
Predicting the long term filtration behaviour on the basis of cycle times measured over a limited number of filtration cycles: Problems and approaches in high temperature gas filtration, N. Döring*, J. Meyer, G. Kasper, Karlsruhe University, Germany	April 16, 2008
Blow back system for hot gas filter installations using sintered metal fibre filter elements, I. Schildermans*, V. Kuijken, S. Vandendijk, A. Aust, NV Bekaert SA, Belgium	Session Chair: G. Krammer
High temperature granular bed filtration of biomass gasification gas, D. Stanghelle*, A. Norheim, O.K. Sonju, J. Hustad, NTNU University, Norway	back to the top


L14 - Large Scale Treatment of Water and Wastewater	16:45-18:00 h
Large scale experiences in wastewater filtration: A practical insight, M. Barjenbruch*, Berlin University, Germany	April 16, 2008
Experience from world’s largest sea water filtration plant for oil reservoir injection, M.H. Al-Ghamdi*, N.P. Isaias, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia	Session Chair: W. Mayne
The impact of wastewater quality on receiving water bodies in Eastern Cape, South Africa, A.N. Osode, University of Fort Hare; M. Sibewu; M.N.B., Tshwane University , South Africa	back to the top


L15 - Centrifugal Filtration Fundamentals	16:45-18:00 h
Advances in mathematical models and numerical methods for gravity and centrifugal sedimentation and filtration of polydisperse suspensions, R. Bürger*, University of Conception; A. Garcia, University del Norte, Chile	April 16, 2008
Steam enhanced centrifugation of compressible products, U.A. Peuker*, Clausthal University, Germany	Session Chair: