Optimizing downstream final drying
Every year I look forward to attending AICHE, learning from peers, and sharing what knowledge I’ve gained in the past year. COVID-19 pushed us to meet virtually this year. Still, I was pleased to continue to share my talk on BHS-Sonthofen Inc.’s continuum approach to optimizing downstream final drying with upstream solid-liquid filtration. I thought I’d offer a recap here for those who missed the online event. Most often when analyzing a new process development approach, engineers take a…
Selecting and Designing Combination Filtration for Solid-Liquid Separation
Photo by uptownguydenver on Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND Filtration experts, over the years, have discussed combination filtration and debated its definition. In the realm of cartridge filtration, simply defined, a combination filter is one that does at least one other processing job at the same time as filtering a suspension. For example, this could be carbon canister which removes both suspended and dissolved components. In water applications, a combination filter removes bacteria, sediment,…
The Technique of Technical Writing
Image source: Foter.com I challenge you to think of a job in which communication skills won't increase your chances of success. Even zoo keepers working with other species benefit from communicating non-verbally with the lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) in their care. In our engineering/business careers, technical writing skills are an even more important subset of communication, and highly valuable. If you follow this blog regularly, read the BHS newsletter or visit our website, you know…
Pertaining to Particle Size Analysis Methods
Photo credit: NASA Johnson via Remodel / CC BY-NC When I say “Particle Size,” you say “Analysis.” When I say “Particle Size,” you say _________. Who says we can’t have fun with particle size analysis methods? I know BHS-Sonthofen’s latest A&SoF newsletter has some interesting reads on the topic. Focusing on particle size and shape and their impacts on solid-liquid separation, we share some current industry insights on the topic. Drawing on resources from Mettler-Toledo and…
Build Your Library with Basics
With the advent of e-books and our ability to access archives of trade magazines online, it’s become easier for engineers to have ready access to a rich, professional library. This is especially good if you had to complete some work during March Madness; hope you picked the winner in your brackets. Let me know how you did. Nevertheless, it’s a great idea to build a library of engineering reference books all of your own. Dirk Willard, in a Chemical Processing article, suggests several key…