
Handbook of Nonwoven Filter Media
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Key Features
- Presents the latest information on legislative, regulatory, environmental and sustainability issues affecting the nonwovens and filtration industries
- Includes a comprehensive discussion of Computational Flow Dynamics (CFD) by Dr. George Chase, University of Akron, USA
- Includes the latest Global and North American marketing statistics for filters and filter media prepared by Brad Kalil of INDA
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Nonwoven Filter media
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Filtration and Separation Defined
1.3 Nonwovens Defined
1.4 Definition of Filter Media
1.5 Nonwoven Filter Media Defined
1.6 What is not a Nonwoven Filter Media
1.7 Classification of Nonwovens by Process
1.8 The challenges of Nonwoven Filter MediaChapter 2 - Filtration Mechanisms and Theory
2.1 Filtration Mechanisms
2.2 Filtration Theory
2.3 Particle Filtration
2.4 Structure of Fibrous Filters
2.5 Introduction to CFD (written by George G. Chase, Ph.D.)Chapter 3 - Properties of Nonwoven Filter Media
3.1 Characteristics and Properties of Air Laid Webs
3.2 Characteristics and Properties of Dry Laid Webs
3.3 Characteristics and Properties of Melt-spun Webs
3.4 Characteristics and Properties of Flash-spun Webs
3.5 Nanofiber Spun Webs
3.6 Characteristics and Properties of Wet Laid Webs
3.7 Electret Filter Media
3.8 Composite Structures
3.9 Coalescing Media
3.10 Sorption Media
3.11 Antimicrobial Media
3.12 Catalytic Media
3.13 Membrane Filter MediaChapter 4 - Raw Materials for Nonwoven Filter Media
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Polymers
4.3 Fibers
4.4 Resins and Binders
4.5 Additives and Finishes
4.6 Materials for Membrane FiltersChapter 5 - Processes for Nonwoven Filter Media
5.1 Dry Formed
5.2 Meltspun Webs
5.3 Electrospun Webs
5.4 Centrifugal Spinning
5.5 Solution Spun Webs
5.6 Wet Lay Process
5.7 Composite Structures
5.8 The Pleating Process
5.9 MembranesChapter 6 - Testing of Nonwoven Filter Media
6.1 Grammage or Basis Weight
6.2 Volatiles and Moisture Content
6.3 Formaldehyde Content
6.4 Caliper or Thickness
6.5 Air Permeability
6.6 Density and Bulk
6.7 Solidity and Porosity
6.8 Pore Size and Pore Structure
6.9 Other Techniques for Measuring Porosity, Pore Size, and Structure
6.10 Strength Properties
6.11 Water Repellency and Water/Moisture Resistance
6.12 Flammability
6.13 Color
6.14 Filter Media Filtration TestingChapter 7 - Liquid Filter Applications
7.1 Introduction to Liquid Filter Applications
7.2 Nonwoven Filter Media for Liquid Filter Applications
7.3 Filters that Use Nonwoven Filter Media
7.4 Testing of Liquid Filters
7.5 Membrane FiltrationChapter 8 - Air Filter Applications
8.1 Industrial Air Filtration
8.2 Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
8.3 High Efficiency Air Filtration
8.4 Gas Turbine Air Intake Filters
8.5 Respirators, Gas Masks, and Facemasks
8.6 Vacuum cleaners
8.7 Air purifiersChapter 9 - Engine Filtration
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Lube Oil Filtration
9.3 Air Intake Filtration (AIF)
9.4 Cabin Air Filtration
9.5 Fuel FiltrationChapter 10 - Federal Law and Regulatory Activity that may Relate to Nonwoven Filter Media
Chapter 11 - Standards for Nonwoven Filter Media
11.1 Standards and Trade Organizations that have Standards, Registrations, and/or Certifications Related to Filter Media
11.2 Standards Organizations
11.3 Standards Related to Nonwoven Filter Media
11.4 INDA – EDANA Harmonized Test MethodsBibliography
INDEX
Product details
- No. of pages: 674
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Butterworth-Heinemann 2015
- Published: October 21, 2015
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- eBook ISBN: 9780080983028
- Hardcover ISBN: 9780080983011
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Irwin M. Hutten
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