Short Course I – Solid-Liquid Separation
Programme
8.30 h Welcome Coffee
Introduction and Overview
9.00 h Systematic survey of separation processes, apparatus examples and separation strategies.
Particle Characterization
10.00 h Characterization of single particles, particle collectives and particle separation.
10.45 h Coffee Break
Density Separation – Static Thickeners and Solid Bowl Centrifuges
11.00 h Separation mechanisms, equipment, mode of operation, application.
Depth and Cross Flow Filtration
12.00 h Separation mechanisms, equipment, mode of operation, application.
12.45 h Lunch
Cake Filtration – Formation, Washing, Demoisturing
13.45 h Separation mechanisms, consequences for practical use.
14.45 h Coffee Break
Cake Filters
15.00 h Equipment, mode of operation, application.
Filter Media
16.00 h Overview and fields of application, influence of media properties on separation results.
Suspension Pretreatment to Enhance Separation Properties
16.30 h Additional techniques for enhancing solid-liquid separation processes, physiochemical influences on slurry stability, flocculation.
Apparatus Combinations, Alternative Solutions and Apparatus Selection Criteria
17.00 h Strategies for process optimization & selection of suitable separation techniques.
Course Presenter
Dr.-Ing. Harald Anlauf was till March 2020 Academic Director at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics and since more than 40 years active in the field of solid liquid separation technology. He earned his academic degrees as Chemical Engineer 1980 and 1985 at Karlsruhe University. 1999-2006 he was Chairman of the VDI-GVC working party „Mechanical Liquid Separation“, since 2000 Co-Chairman of the FILTECH Congress Scientific Committee. 2004-2008 he was Chairman of INDEFI and President of the 10th World Filtration Congress 2008 in Leipzig, Germany. He published more than 190 technical papers, books etc. and is internationally active in giving consultations and lectures.
This 1-day Course will emphasise practical aspects and present theoretical information as necessary.
Short Course I
15 November 2027 | 9am – 6pm
KölnMesse | Cologne – Germany
Participation Fee:
Early Bird 560 €
Regular 680 € – from 11 October 2027 on
CH.E-Industry Group – Poland
🇩🇪 Highlights from FILTECH 2026 – great discussions, new connections and technical insights
We are pleased to share that the CH.E-Industry Group team participated in FILTECH 2026 in Cologne, one of the world’s leading events dedicated to filtration and separation technologies.
As part of the program, we also attended the Solid/Liquid Separation Processes technical course delivered by Dr.-Ing. Harald Anlauf.
It was a pleasure to reconnect with long-standing industry friends, meet new professionals, and establish contacts with companies whose expertise complements our own.
The exhibition and technical discussions provided an excellent opportunity to exchange experience, explore new technological developments, and discuss potential areas for future cooperation.
For CH.E-Industry Group, participation in FILTECH is a natural extension of our daily engineering activities.
Our work is closely connected with solid-liquid separation technologies, including industrial centrifugation, hydroclassification, process equipment, filtration processes, and the application of industrial reagents such as flocculants and coagulants to improve separation and dewatering efficiency across a wide range of industries.
Continuous learning, exchanging practical experience, and maintaining strong professional relationships remain essential to delivering modern and effective engineering solutions for our customers.
🤝 CH.E-Industry Group — Engineering. Efficiency. Tailored Solutions.
Short Course I Presenter:
Dr.-Ing. Harald Anlauf – Consultant
Learn all about:
Solid-Liquid Separation
15 November 2027
Cologne | Germany
Participation includes:
Extensive Course Notes
Get-Together
Access to the Exhibition
Cologne Public Transport Ticket
Welcome Coffee & Lunch
Refreshments during Breaks