<p>This book covers filtration in various modes of operation for both solid/gas and solid/liquid suspensions. It provides the necessary knowledge and background information to prepare and equip persons who are interested in serious filtration work. It is a useful reference/text for students and practicing engineers. It can also be adopted as an advanced text book for various engineering courses in chemical, environmental, mechanical and metallurgical engineering. </p> <p>The book presents analysis and treatment of filtration processes employing different filter media operating in various modes for both gas/solid and liquid/solid systems. </p><ul><li>Presents a concise overview of filtration enabling full understanding of the applications as well as theunderlying theoretical foundations</li><li>Presents filtration techniques in its entirety, i.e. gas/solid and liquid.solid separations and outlines their differences, coverage not found in any of the existing publications</li><li>Presents rational procedures for analysing experimental data in a clear and easy to understand fashion by students and engineers</li><li>Includes numerous illustrative examples enabling understanding of the underlying theory and selection of the most suitable solution for the particular application</li><li>Provides detailed filter parameters (efficiency coefficients) vital in the design of filters</li><li>Includes problems and solutions at the end of each chapter connecting the theoretical concepts with the practical aspects for engineers</li><li>Written by the top expert on the subject of filtration</li></ul>