The second edition of the book retains the strong points of the first edition while adding the most recent publications. Highlights of this edition include a major revision and updating of the chapters dealing with the fundamental
processes of filtration and sedimentation. Full details are
provided on how to simulate
the formation of filter compacts and sediments, including compressible compacts
and sludges in consolidation
tanks. New pictures, illustrations, descriptions and applications of the process equip-
ment are included. Extensive
revision of the section on
crossflow membrane microfiltration includes discussions of
emerging applications. A new
section concerns the design of
microfilter membranes to minimize fouling, and information
on the use of critical flux strat-egy to avoid permeate flux
decay. Many new diagrams,
tables and photographs are
to be found throughout the
book.
