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What is the definition of filtration?
What is the definition of filtration?
- Separation of liquids from solids
- Separation of solids from a fluid by passing through a porous medium (correct)
- Separation of solids from a fluid by chemical reaction
- Separation of gases from liquids
What is the term used for the accumulated solids on the filter during filtration?
What is the term used for the accumulated solids on the filter during filtration?
- Filtrate
- Filter cake (correct)
- Slurry
- Filter medium
When solid are present in very low concentration, the process of its separation from liquid is called:
When solid are present in very low concentration, the process of its separation from liquid is called:
- Clarification (correct)
- Filtration
- Clumping
- Precipitation
What is the term used for the suspension to be filtered?
What is the term used for the suspension to be filtered?
What is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration?
What is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration?
What is the porous medium used to retain solid in the filtration process called?
What is the porous medium used to retain solid in the filtration process called?
What is the term used for the suspension to be filtered in the filtration process?
What is the term used for the suspension to be filtered in the filtration process?
What is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration?
What is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration?
When solid are present in very low concentration, not exceeding 1.0% w/v, what is the process of its separation from liquid called?
When solid are present in very low concentration, not exceeding 1.0% w/v, what is the process of its separation from liquid called?
What is the definition of filter cake in the context of filtration?
What is the definition of filter cake in the context of filtration?
During filtration, the porous medium allows the solids to pass through and retains the fluid.
During filtration, the porous medium allows the solids to pass through and retains the fluid.
The process of filtration is used when solid concentrations are very low, not exceeding 1.0% w/v.
The process of filtration is used when solid concentrations are very low, not exceeding 1.0% w/v.
A filter press works by using a porous medium to accumulate solids and allow the fluid to pass through.
A filter press works by using a porous medium to accumulate solids and allow the fluid to pass through.
Slurry is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration.
Slurry is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration.
Leaf filtration involves the use of a plate and frame filter.
Leaf filtration involves the use of a plate and frame filter.
