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Theory of Filtration and Fluid Flow

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What is the primary objective of a plate and frame filter press when operating in 'batch' mode?

To harvest the cake
To achieve a high degree of clarification of the fluid (correct)
To vary the number of filter sheets
To optimize the size of the frame space

What is the significance of the frame space in cake filtration?

It influences the flow rate of the feed
It is critical for the size of the solids collected (correct)
It affects the clarity of the filtrate
It determines the type of filter media to be used

What is the advantage of a filter press in terms of its material of construction?

It is limited to a specific type of material
It is influenced by the flow rate of the feed
It is determined by the type of filter sheets used
It can be chosen to suit any process conditions (correct)

What is the primary difference between a plate and frame filter press and a disc filter?

The use of felt or paper discs sealed into a pressure case (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the conduit arrangements in a filter press?

It allows for multistage filtration within a single press (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of a filter press in terms of its cost?

It is the most economical filter per unit of filtering surface (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term applied to assemblies of felt or paper discs sealed into a pressure case?

Disc filter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the filter media in a plate and frame filter press?

To separate the feed from the filtrate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the versatility of a filter press attributed to?

The number and type of filter sheets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the solids collecting in the frames in a plate and frame filter press?

It is critical for the harvesting of the cake (C) Signup and view all the answers

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