Introduction to Filter Media

Course: Half-Day, 0.4 CEUs
Monday, May 1, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Instructors:

Len Castellano Parker Hannifin	Dr. Godwin Severa The University of Hawaii

Course Overview:
This course was developed as an introduction to the world of filtration. It covers most basics and nomenclature to enable a practical understanding of many filtration concepts including products, materials and testing. Some detail is discussed but most of the content will be very general in nature. 

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Filter Media
1. General concepts of filter media use
2. The various industrial uses of filter media
3. Filter media markets
2. Filter Media by Application - Solid/Liquid Separation
1. Types of Filter media, selecting appropriate filter media, Filter media tests, Filter aids
2. Types of Filter Media (Sieving), selecting appropriate filter media, filter media tests
3. Types of Filter Media (Coalescer filter media,...), selecting appropriate filter media, filter media tests, filter aids
3. Gas/Solid Separation (Air particulate filtration media)
1. Types of filter media, selecting appropriate filter media, filter media tests, filter aids
4. Gas/Liquid Separation
1. Types of filter media, selecting appropriate filter media, filter media tests, filter aids
5. Unmet Filter media needs
6. Future of Filter media (Latest & Greatest)

Who Should Attend:
Attendees should be comprised of those individuals who are new to the filtration industry and require a basic understanding of most filtration concepts. Examples would include:

• Company new hires
• Material Scientists
• Engineers
• Technical Sales Associates
• Students of Filtration or Material Science