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How does increasing the viscosity of the filtrate affect the rate of filtration?
How does increasing the viscosity of the filtrate affect the rate of filtration?
- It decreases the thickness of the filter cake
- It decreases the rate of filtration (correct)
- It increases the rate of filtration
- It has no effect on the rate of filtration
What is the advantage of a leaf filter?
What is the advantage of a leaf filter?
- Low labor cost
- Large capacity
- Ability to wash the cake by immersion (correct)
- Automatic and continuous operation
What can be used to decrease the viscosity of a liquid in the context of filtration?
What can be used to decrease the viscosity of a liquid in the context of filtration?
- Increasing the pressure difference across the filter medium
- Raising the temperature of the liquid (correct)
- Increasing the thickness of the filter cake
- Decreasing the surface area for filtration
What is a disadvantage of pressure filter?
What is a disadvantage of pressure filter?
Which factor can enhance the rate of filtration according to the text?
Which factor can enhance the rate of filtration according to the text?
What is the function of the drainage screen in a leaf filter?
What is the function of the drainage screen in a leaf filter?
What is the objective of using filter aids in filtration?
What is the objective of using filter aids in filtration?
How does the filtrate pass through a plate and frame filter?
How does the filtrate pass through a plate and frame filter?
What are the essential characteristics of an ideal filter aid?
What are the essential characteristics of an ideal filter aid?
Which method involves forming a pre-coat over the filter medium by filtering a suspension of the filter aid?
Which method involves forming a pre-coat over the filter medium by filtering a suspension of the filter aid?
Which of the following is an example of a filter aid?
Which of the following is an example of a filter aid?
What is the purpose of applying vacuum to submerged sectors in a rotary drum filter?
What is the purpose of applying vacuum to submerged sectors in a rotary drum filter?
