- 9 May 2007 -
Air contamination: Is oil really the problem?
Much is made of oil contamination in any compressed air system. But, in real terms, oil is the least of the problems, says John Davis of domnick hunter. They believe oil can be dealt with easily through the application of high efficiency coalescing and oil vapour/odour removal filters.

- 14 February 2007 -
Upgrading indoor air filtration: The right decision, the right time
How do you know when to upgrade filters responsible for indoor air quality - and which ones to choose? Marty Schloss, KBD/Technic takes us through a decision making solution that makes the process cleaner for everyone.

- 2 November 2006 -
Can ceramic ports help centrifuges last longer?
Neil Lacey, service manager for Centriquip, the UK's largest decanter manufacturer, looks at how choosing the correct port liner for centrifuges can make all the difference in reducing wear, downtime and maintenance costs. more

- 6 September 2006 -
Anachem's new web solution targets SPE method development
Chromatography specialist Anachem Limited's Patrick Boyce describes the company's web-based SPE method tool for faster solid phase extraction method development - www.SPEnet.co.uk. more

- 23 August 2006 -
Novel technology: Fresh approach to countercurrent ion exchange
By reversing a commonly-used way of distributing fluids to ion-exchange cells, Belgian separations technology company PuriTech has developed a liquid adsorption separation technology, which could improve liquid-resin contact efficiency, while reducing plant operating costs and CAPEX, explains Filip Rochette. more

- 10 August 2006 -
Filter media: bacterial growth on filters - the silver solution
Bacterial growth can harm filters through unwanted layers of biofilm, the addition of unwanted tastes and odours, not to mention premature clogging. Jeffery Trogolo of AgION Technologies looks at how one filter manufacturer - Everpure - uses silver in its water filters to counteract these problems. more

- 28 June 2006 -
Optimising product quality
One of the most important driving forces for the development of industrial processes in the present day is the need for better product quality. Ken Sutherland looks at factors involving filtration and separation equipment that are concerned with product quality, and how some industries are improving it. more

- 12 June 2006 -
IFAT China: a preview
A fter its successful premiere in 2004, the second IFAT China presents practical solutions in a wide range of sectors. Filtration + Separation takes a look at some of the themes connected to the show. more