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Short Course I – Solid-Liquid Separation - 2026
This 1-day Course is of interest to engineers, scientists, managers and other technical personnel involved in solid-liquid separation in the process and other industries. You will find this Course informative, regardless of whether you design, purchase, research or use F&S equipment. Plant engineers, technicians and operators will find the material directly applicable. Research students will value the expert introduction to the technologies. It is a comprehensive review of the processes involved in the separation of solids from liquids.
- Characterisation of Particles and Particle Separation
- Density Separation – Static Thickeners and Solid Bowl Centrifuges
- Depth, Cross Flow and Cake Filters
- Filter Media
- Suspension Pretreatment to Enhance Separation Properties
- Alternative Separation Solutions & Apparatus Combinations
- Selection Criteria for Separation Equipment
Dr.-Ing. Harald Anlauf was till March 2020 Academic Director at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics and since more than 40 years active in the field of solid liquid separation technology. He earned his academic degrees as Chemical Engineer 1980 and 1985 at Karlsruhe University. 1999-2006 he was Chairman of the VDI-GVC working party „Mechanical Liquid Separation“, since 2000 Co-Chairman of the FILTECH Congress Scientific Committee. 2004-2008 he was Chairman of INDEFI and President of the 10th World Filtration Congress 2008 in Leipzig, Germany. He published more than 190 technical papers, books etc. and is internationally active in giving consultations and lectures.
This 1-day Course will emphasise practical aspects and present theoretical information as necessary.
Programme
8.30 h Welcome Coffee
Introduction and Overview
9.00 h Systematic survey of separation processes, apparatus examples and separation strategies.
Particle Characterization
10.00 h Characterization of single particles, particle collectives and particle separation.
10.45 h Coffee Break
Density Separation – Static Thickeners and Solid Bowl Centrifuges
11.00 h Separation mechanisms, equipment, mode of operation, application.
Depth and Cross Flow Filtration
12.00 h Separation mechanisms, equipment, mode of operation, application.
12.45 h Lunch
Cake Filtration – Formation, Washing, Demoisturing
13.45 h Separation mechanisms, consequences for practical use.
14.45 h Coffee Break
Cake Filters
15.00 h Equipment, mode of operation, application.
Filter Media
16.00 h Overview and fields of application, influence of media properties on separation results.
Suspension Pretreatment to Enhance Separation Properties
16.30 h Additional techniques for enhancing solid-liquid separation processes, physiochemical influences on slurry stability, flocculation.
Apparatus Combinations, Alternative Solutions and Apparatus Selection Criteria
17.00 h Strategies for process optimization & selection of suitable separation techniques.
Short Course I Presenter:
Dr.-Ing. Harald Anlauf – Consultant
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Solid-Liquid Separation
29 June 2026
Cologne | Germany
Participation includes:
Extensive Course Notes
Get-Together
Access to the Exhibition
Cologne Public Transport Ticket
Welcome Coffee & Lunch
Refreshments during Breaks
11 November 2024 | 9am – 6pm
KölnMesse | Cologne – Germany