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Which material is preferred for most liquid filtration due to its chemical inertness and ability to withstand high temperatures?
Which material is preferred for most liquid filtration due to its chemical inertness and ability to withstand high temperatures?
What is a primary characteristic of felts used as filter media?
What is a primary characteristic of felts used as filter media?
Which type of filter media provides good surfaces for cake filtration and is often used with filter aids?
Which type of filter media provides good surfaces for cake filtration and is often used with filter aids?
Which material is suitable for coarse straining in aseptic filtrations and is available for openings as small as 10 μm?
Which material is suitable for coarse straining in aseptic filtrations and is available for openings as small as 10 μm?
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Why are wire screens particularly recommended as support elements for disposable media?
Why are wire screens particularly recommended as support elements for disposable media?
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What types of materials are included in non-woven filter media besides felts?
What types of materials are included in non-woven filter media besides felts?
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What factor influences the rate of filtration in cake filtration?
What factor influences the rate of filtration in cake filtration?
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What happens when the filter medium becomes plugged or slimy with the accumulation of solids?
What happens when the filter medium becomes plugged or slimy with the accumulation of solids?
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What role does a filter aid play in the filtration process?
What role does a filter aid play in the filtration process?
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How does a higher concentration of solids in a suspension affect the void space in cake filtration?
How does a higher concentration of solids in a suspension affect the void space in cake filtration?
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How can the duration of a filtration cycle and clarity attained be controlled?
How can the duration of a filtration cycle and clarity attained be controlled?
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What effect does poorly flocculated solids have on resistance in filtration compared to other solids?
What effect does poorly flocculated solids have on resistance in filtration compared to other solids?
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What is the main feature of a disc filter?
What is the main feature of a disc filter?
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What influences the filtration rate in pressure filters?
What influences the filtration rate in pressure filters?
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In what situations are plate and frame filter presses mainly used?
In what situations are plate and frame filter presses mainly used?
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What is the main objective when a plate and frame filter press is operated in 'batch' mode?
What is the main objective when a plate and frame filter press is operated in 'batch' mode?
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What does a plate and frame filter press assembly consist of?
What does a plate and frame filter press assembly consist of?
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Why are continuous filters less commonly used despite their availability?
Why are continuous filters less commonly used despite their availability?
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What is commonly used with funnels for gravity filtration in laboratories?
What is commonly used with funnels for gravity filtration in laboratories?
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Which type of filters are greatly utilized in laboratory settings?
Which type of filters are greatly utilized in laboratory settings?
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What type of filter bags are used in laboratory settings for gravity filtration?
What type of filter bags are used in laboratory settings for gravity filtration?
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What is the most common medium for laboratory filtrations?
What is the most common medium for laboratory filtrations?
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What restricts the use of glass beads or sand as gravity filters for certain operations in the laboratory?
What restricts the use of glass beads or sand as gravity filters for certain operations in the laboratory?
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What is generally used for small-scale laboratory operations and also known as filter sticks?
What is generally used for small-scale laboratory operations and also known as filter sticks?
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What is the primary principle behind ultrafiltration?
What is the primary principle behind ultrafiltration?
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How does ultrafiltration differ from microfiltration?
How does ultrafiltration differ from microfiltration?
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How can a membrane be selected to achieve the separation of a solvent and a solute?
How can a membrane be selected to achieve the separation of a solvent and a solute?
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How are two solutes of different molecular sizes separated using ultrafiltration?
How are two solutes of different molecular sizes separated using ultrafiltration?
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How are the selectivity and retentivity of a membrane characterized?
How are the selectivity and retentivity of a membrane characterized?
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What is a significant application of ultrafiltration in the pharmaceutical industry?
What is a significant application of ultrafiltration in the pharmaceutical industry?
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What factor is considered when selecting the pore size for a filter medium in sterilizing filtration?
What factor is considered when selecting the pore size for a filter medium in sterilizing filtration?
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For a liquid with viscosity different from water, how is the initial flow rate estimation calculated?
For a liquid with viscosity different from water, how is the initial flow rate estimation calculated?
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What is advised to ensure compatibility in filter selection with the liquid or gas to be filtered?
What is advised to ensure compatibility in filter selection with the liquid or gas to be filtered?
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What is the main consideration in achieving a balance between filter media and equipment capabilities according to the text?
What is the main consideration in achieving a balance between filter media and equipment capabilities according to the text?
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Why must a balance be achieved between filter media and equipment capabilities?
Why must a balance be achieved between filter media and equipment capabilities?
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In what type of filtration is a plate and frame filter or wovenfiber filter suitable according to the text?
In what type of filtration is a plate and frame filter or wovenfiber filter suitable according to the text?
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What determines the required filtration surface area after establishing filter media, pore size, flow rate, and pressure differentials?
What determines the required filtration surface area after establishing filter media, pore size, flow rate, and pressure differentials?
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What type of filtration requires selecting a pore size smaller than the smallest particle to be removed?
What type of filtration requires selecting a pore size smaller than the smallest particle to be removed?
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Which filtration process often employs a 0.2 μm pore size for effective operation?
Which filtration process often employs a 0.2 μm pore size for effective operation?
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What aspect influences the choice between surface and depth filtration principles in batch pressure filters?
What aspect influences the choice between surface and depth filtration principles in batch pressure filters?
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