Filtration Kinetics of Depth Filters—Modeling and Comparison with Tomographic Data of Particle Depositions

Depth filtration is a widespread technique for the separation of airborne particles. The evolution of the pressure difference within this process is determined to a significant extent by the filter structure. Simulations are an important tool for optimizing the filter structure, allowing the development of filter materials having high filtration efficiencies and low pressure differences. Because of the large number of physical phenomena and the complex structure of filter materials, simulations of the filtration kinetics are, however, challenging. In this context, one-dimensional models are advantageous for the calculation of the filtration kinetics of depth filters, due to their low computation requirements. In this work, an approach for combining a one-dimensional model with microstructural data of filter materials is presented. This enables more realistic modeling of the filtration process. Calculations were performed on a macroscopic as well as microscopic level and compared to experimental data. With the suggested approach, the influence of a measured microstructure on the results was examined and predictability was improved. Especially for small research departments and for the development of optimized filter materials adapted to specific separation tasks, this approach provides a valuable tool.

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