15 Questions
What is the definition of filtration?
Separation of solids from a fluid by passing through a porous medium
What is the term used for the accumulated solids on the filter during filtration?
Filter cake
When solid are present in very low concentration, the process of its separation from liquid is called:
Clarification
What is the term used for the suspension to be filtered?
Slurry
What is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration?
Filtrate
What is the porous medium used to retain solid in the filtration process called?
Filter medium
What is the term used for the suspension to be filtered in the filtration process?
Slurry
What is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration?
Filtrate
When solid are present in very low concentration, not exceeding 1.0% w/v, what is the process of its separation from liquid called?
Clarification
What is the definition of filter cake in the context of filtration?
The accumulated solids on the filter
During filtration, the porous medium allows the solids to pass through and retains the fluid.
False
The process of filtration is used when solid concentrations are very low, not exceeding 1.0% w/v.
False
A filter press works by using a porous medium to accumulate solids and allow the fluid to pass through.
True
Slurry is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration.
False
Leaf filtration involves the use of a plate and frame filter.
False
Test your knowledge on filtration in pharmaceutical technology with this quiz. Explore the differences between filtration and clarification, terms used in the filtration process, filtration theory, applications, mechanisms, and equations describing filtration or flow rate.
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