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BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF
SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY
Asahi Kasei, a specialist in separation process, explains the basics of separation technology.
![Differences and characteristics of separation technologies](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge01.jpg)
The characteristics of separation technologies used for solid-liquid separation, including membrane filtration, are summarized.
![What is membrane separation?](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge02.jpg)
Classification of membrane filtration and target components are explained.
![Structure of membrane modules](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge03.jpg)
Membrane filtration, one of the separation technologies, will be briefly explained.
![Principles of membrane separation](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge04.jpg)
Separation methods that use pressure difference are outlined.
![What is cross-flow filtration?](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge05.jpg)
See here for the differences between dead-end filtration and cross-flow filtration.
![Membrane function](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge06.jpg)
Brief examples of membrane separation technology applications for each membrane type.
![Membrane Material](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge07.jpg)
Here are some of the various materials used in membrane separation technology.
![Types of membrane modules](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge08.jpg)
Click here to see the difference between casing type and non-casing type.
![Membrane durability](/membrane/microza/en/assets/img/img_knowledge_photo_knowledge09.jpg)
This section describes the criteria for determining membrane life.