Solid-Liquid Separation, Fourth Edition

Solid Liquid Separation includes important industrial processes used for recovery and processing of solids or purification of liquids. Most of the process industries in which particulate slurries are handled use some form of solid-liquid separation and yet the subject is not adequately covered in most higher education courses. This book is designed to bring the readers up-to-date on the principles and industrial practices of solid-liquid separation and washing technology. Particular attention is given to hardware and to its evaluation, application and selection. Whilst not exclusively concerned with filtration and sedimentation, these operations will be dealt with in depth. Important variations in the available equipment will be discussed throughout the book with emphasis on basic engineering concepts, equipment selection and evaluation, solids washing, methods of pre-treatment, filter aids and other practical aspects of mechanical separation. This book is intended for engineers and scientists of graduate status who are engaged in design, production for research and development. This book is designed to bring the readers up-to-date on the principles and industrial practices of solid-liquid separation and washing technology. Particular attention is given to hardware and to its evaluation, application and selection. Whilst not exclusively concerned with filtration and sedimentation, these operations are dealt with in depth. Important variations in the available equipment are discussed throughout the book with emphasis on basic engineering concepts, equipment selection and evaluation, solids washing, methods of pre-treatment, filter aids and other practical aspects of mechanical separation. This book is intended for engineers and scientists of graduate status who are engaged in design, production for research and development. Author is the top of his field, and knows well all the latest advances in his subject area. Fourth edition of a title which is respected and admired in the world of Chemical Engineering. Updated and revised to match the developments in the industry. Solid Liquid Separation includes important industrial processes used for recovery and processing of solids or purification of liquids. Most of the process industries in which particulate slurries are handled use some form of solid-liquid separation and yet the subject is not adequately covered in most higher education courses.

This book is designed to bring the readers up-to-date on the principles and industrial practices of solid-liquid separation and washing technology. Particular attention is given to hardware and to its evaluation, application and selection. Whilst not exclusively concerned with filtration and sedimentation, these operations will be dealt with in depth.

Important variations in the available equipment will be discussed throughout the book with emphasis on basic engineering concepts, equipment selection and evaluation, solids washing, methods of pre-treatment, filter aids and other practical aspects of mechanical separation.

This book is intended for engineers and scientists of graduate status who are engaged in design, production for research and development.


This book is designed to bring the readers up-to-date on the principles and industrial practices of solid-liquid separation and washing technology. Particular attention is given to hardware and to its evaluation, application and selection. Whilst not exclusively concerned with filtration and sedimentation, these operations are dealt with in depth.

Important variations in the available equipment are discussed throughout the book with emphasis on basic engineering concepts, equipment selection and evaluation, solids washing, methods of pre-treatment, filter aids and other practical aspects of mechanical separation.

This book is intended for engineers and scientists of graduate status who are engaged in design, production for research and development.


Author is the top of his field, and knows well all the latest advances in his subject area.

Fourth edition of a title which is respected and admired in the world of Chemical Engineering.

Updated and revised to match the developments in the industry.

Content: Preface to the fourth edition, __Pages xi-xii__, L.S.Preface to the first edition, __Pages xiii-xiv__, L.S.1 - Introduction to solid-liquid separation, __Pages 1-29__, L. Svarovsky2 - Characterization of particles suspended in liquids, __Pages 30-65__, L. Svarovsky3 - Efficiency of separation of particles from fluids, __Pages 66-103__, L. Svarovsky4 - Coagulation and flocculation: Part I, __Pages 104-129__, M.A. Hughes- Coagulation and flocculation: Part II—Orthokinetic flocculation, __Pages 130-165__, K.J. Ives5 - Gravity clarification and thickening, __Pages 166-190__, L. Svarovsky6 - Hydrocyclones, __Pages 191-245__, L. Svarovsky7 - Separation by centrifugal sedimentation, __Pages 246-280__, L. Svarovsky8 - Filter media, filter rating, __Pages 281-301__, Lawrence G. Loff9 - Filtration fundamentals, __Pages 302-334__, L. Svarovsky10 - Cake washing, __Pages 335-348__, L. Svarovsky11 - Methods for limiting cake growth, __Pages 349-367__, L. Svarovsky12 - Pressure filtration: Part I—Batch pressure filtration, __Pages 368-392__, L. Svarovsky- Pressure filtration: Part II—Continuous filtration, __Pages 393-408__13 - Vacuum filtration, __Pages 409-431__, L. Svarovsky14 - Centrifugal filtration, __Pages 432-441__, L. Svarovsky15 - Countercurrent washing of solids, __Pages 442-475__, L. Svarovsky16 - Separator series and networks, __Pages 476-511__, L. Svarovsky17 - The selection of solid - liquid separation equipment, __Pages 512-525__, H.G.W. Pierson18 - Particle-fluid interaction, thermodynamics of solid-liquid separation: Part I—Particle-fluid interaction, __Pages 526-540__, L. Svarovsky- Particle-fluid interaction, thermodynamics of solid-liquid separation: Part II—Thermodynamics of solid-liquid separation, __Pages 541-548__, L. SvarovskyIndex, __Pages 549-554__ Author is the top of his field, and knows well all the latest advances in his subject area. Fourth edition of a title which is respected and admired in the world of Chemical Engineering. Updated and revised to match the developments in the industry. Brand new chapters reflecting the growing interest in industry such as Cake Washing and Separator Series and Networks. Solid Liquid Separation includes important industrial processes used for recovery and processing of ... etc Includes important industrial processes used for recovery and processing of solids or purification of liquids. This book provides information on the principles and industrial practices of solid-liquid separation and washing technology. It pays particular attention to hardware and to its evaluation, application and selection