Porosity: The flow rate of a membrane is directly proportional to the porosity of a membrane, eg. the more pores, the higher the flow rate.
Filter Area: The larger the filter area, the faster the flow rate at a given pressure differential and the larger the expected filter throughput
volume prior to “clogging for a given solution.”
Viscosity: The viscosity of a liquid determines its resistance to flow; the higher the viscosity, the lower the flow rate and the higher the
differential pressure required to achieve a given flow rate.
What variables affect the performance of a filter?
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 23:02:08
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