Filtration Society conference on Filter Testing

Whitehouse Scientific is once again a prime sponsor for the Filtration Society’s annual conference and exhibition, which this year covers filter testing. The conference will take place on 13 October 2010 in Chester, UK, and by popular demand, the main oneday event will be preceded by a short course and workshop.

The Filtration Society’s conferences always attract world leaders in their field. The keynote speakers are Professor Richard Wakeman (Short Course), Mark Crooks (TSI) and Dr Christophe Peuchot (IFTS, France) for the main conference. A full technical programme will be published on the society’s website.

This year’s short course will introduce the fundamental principles of filter testing. Understanding particle sizing methods, and the information they produce, is integral to nearly all filtration processes. The course aims to first establish the generic filter most suitable for a given application, before discussing performance tests, such as porosity, pore size, dirt holding capacity and integrity testing. It will cover: the need for testing; differentiating between media testing and filter system testing in both wet and dry applications; fundamental mechanisms of filtration; and the classification of filter media. Most importantly, the selection criteria for a filtration process will be discussed – a topical subject because so much money can be lost by using inappropriate filter systems.

Throughout the course of the day, all the themes highlighted in the introductory session will be developed and exemplified. These discussions will culminate with a review of the wide array of international standards that apply in the filtration industry. Participants will also have hands-on access to a range of leading testing equipment for close inspection.

An accompanying trade exhibition, focusing entirely on filter media and testing equipment, will feature a mini poster session for each exhibitor. One of the most popular sessions allows exhibitors to describe key
features of their instruments in a 5 minute ‘technology burst’. This format generates a real ‘buzz’ in both the lecture theatre and in the exhibition hall afterwards.

Based in historic Chester, conference participants will be well placed to investigate the beautiful medieval city centre. With a complete circle of Roman walls, an amphitheatre and a stunning cathedral, Chester is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK.

Formed in London in 1964, the Filtration Society is a charitable organisation and has equally strong links with industry and academia. Its objectives are to promote research and development, and transfer existing technologies into new areas in the field of filtration and separation.

Further details of the October conference, short course and exhibition, together with registration information, are available on the Filtration Society’s website at www.filtsoc.org