Features of Each Separation Technology

We have summarized the features of separation technologies used not only for membrane filtration but also for solid-liquid separation.

Features of Each Separation Technology

Features of Each Separation Technology

Separation technologies include filtration, distillation, adsorption, absorption, extraction, and ion exchange. Each is used according to its characteristics. Here, the features of separation technologies mainly used for solid-liquid separation are introduced.

Separation Technologies Separation Principle Features Main Applications
Filtration Paper Filtration Size-Based Separation Simple and low cost. Coffee filters
Sand Filtration A traditional water treatment method using sand as a filter aid. Requires a large installation space. Water purification
Diatomaceous Earth Filtration A filtration method using diatomaceous earth as a filter aid. Various filtration methods exist depending on the liquid to be filtered. The used diatomaceous earth becomes waste. Beverages, food
Membrane Filtration Flat Membranes Simple but typically used as disposable items. Various industrial applications
Hollow Fiber and Tubular Membranes Provides large membrane surface area per unit volume. Used with regular cleaning to prevent clogging. Water purification, various industrial applications
Ceramic Membranes (Monolith Type) Can be used at high temperatures. Requires periodic cleaning to prevent clogging. Water purification, various industrial applications
Centrifugal Separation Density-Based Separation Effective when there is a density difference. Useful with high solid content. Difficult if density differences are small. Various industrial applications

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