The production of alumina from bauxite is a vital first step in the production of aluminium. Filtration and separation equipment plays a significant role in this process, in particularly challenging conditions. Trevor Sparks explains. 18 June 2010
In his series of articles, Ken Sutherland covers new developments in a number of broad classes of filtration and separation. 24 February 2010
Despite the tight credit markets and challenging global economy, 2008 saw further consolidation within the filtration and separation sector. Listed below are the mergers and acquisitions that took place during 2008. 18 December 2009
In the oil and gas industry, specifically the filtration and separation of produced water and sand management generated by oil production, engineering simulation can enhance the operational performance and effectiveness of equipment. In this article, Ahmad H. Haidari of ANSYS, Inc. explains how it can assist with extraction. 24 August 2009
As membranes become more common in every aspect of the filtration industry, Ken Sutherland examines the bulk chemicals and petrochemicals industrial sector to see how membrane separation processes are involved. 18 March 2009
Until recently the nuclear industry in the United States and parts of Western Europe has been dormant or in decline. At the same time, nuclear capacity has been expanding in Eastern Europe and Asia. We examine the part that filtration technology can play in the nuclear industry, and the future of this market. 18 March 2009
Dr Graham Rideal, founder and senior scientist of Whitehouse Scientific, explains the importance of a correctly calibrated filter when involved in oil production. As prices per barrel continue to increase, every drop does count – what role can a filter play in getting more oil for the production dollar? 18 March 2009
A long with black coal, natural gas and nuclear power, one of the most important sources of energy is brown coal. But one of its by-products, gypsum, has to be dealt with in an environmentally friendly way before it can be re-used. That's where GKD's filter belts and meshes come in. 04 March 2009
A major food company was experiencing screen blockage problems when filtering rapeseed oil for biodiesel production. It decided to purchase a Self-Cleaning Filter from separation specialists Russell Finex. By installing the filter the company hoped for an increase in productivity and improvement in product quality. 03 March 2009
Producing fuel ethanol can be expensive, but with the right technology a company can reduce costs and save energy. A designer and manufacturer of gas separations systems created a membrane separation technology as an alternative to distillation and molecular sieve dewatering solutions. The company decided to put it to the test at an ethanol manufacturing plant. 03 March 2009
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