Solid/Liquid Separation
Short Course 1 | 29 June 2026 | 9 am – 6 pm
This 1-day Course is of interest to engineers, scientists, managers and other technical personnel involved in solid-liquid separation in the process and other industries. You will find this Course informative, regardless of whether you design, purchase, research or use F&S equipment. Plant engineers, technicians and operators will find the material directly applicable. Research students will value the expert introduction to the technologies. It is a comprehensive review of the processes involved in the separation of solids from liquids.
Topics:
- Characterisation of Particles and Particle Separation
- Density Separation – Static Thickeners and Solid Bowl Centrifuges
- Depth, Cross Flow and Cake Filters
- Filter Media
- Suspension Pretreatment to Enhance Separation Properties
- Alternative Separation Solutions & Apparatus Combinations
- Selection Criteria for Separation Equipment
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.
Air Cleaning and Dust Separation
Short Course 2 | 29 June 2026 | 9 am – 6 pm
This 1-day Short Course is of interest to engineers, technicians, scientists, managers, and other personnel involved in gas-solid separation in indoor air systems and the process industries. This Course is informative, regardless of whether you design, purchase, research, or use dust separation equipment for product recovery, emission control, air conditioning systems or process gas cleaning. This course is a comprehensive review of the processes involved in the separation of solid or liquid particles from gases.
Topics:
- Evaluation & Selection of Dust Collection Equipment
- Wet Scrubbers and Electrical Precipitators
- Centrifugal Collectors/Cyclones
- Fibrous Filters/Deep Bed Filters
- Raw Gas Characterisation and Conditioning
- Fabric Filters/Surface Filters
- Health, Safety, and Environment
Course Presenter
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Eberhard Schmidt is Full Professor for Safety Engineering / Environmental Protection at Wuppertal University.
The World of Nonwovens
Short Course 3 | 29 June 2026 | 9 am – 6 pm
This 1-day Nonwovens Short Course is presented by The Nonwovens Institute and is of interest to engineers, technicians, scientists, managers, and other personnel involved in nonwoven applications.
Topics:
- Fundamentals of Fibers & Materials
- Web Forming Technologies
- Web Bonding Technologies
- Web Finishing Technologies
- Nonwoven Characterization & Testing
- Nonwoven Products and Markets
- Opportunities and Challenges for the Nonwovens Industry
- New Technologies
Course Presenter
Prof. Raoul Farer serves as the Executive Deputy Director of The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) and a Professor in the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State University. With over 24 years of experience in the nonwovens industry, Dr. Farer has an extensive background in textile technologies, research and development, and innovation leadership.