
BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF
SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY
Asahi Kasei, a specialist in separation process, explains the basics of separation technology.

The characteristics of separation technologies used for solid-liquid separation, including membrane filtration, are summarized.

Classification of membrane filtration and target components are explained.

Membrane filtration, one of the separation technologies, will be briefly explained.

Separation methods that use pressure difference are outlined.

See here for the differences between dead-end filtration and cross-flow filtration.

Brief examples of membrane separation technology applications for each membrane type.

Here are some of the various materials used in membrane separation technology.

Click here to see the difference between casing type and non-casing type.

This section describes the criteria for determining membrane life.