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American Filtration and Separations Society Offers Training on Gas/Solid Separation with Fabric Filters and Cyclones

American Filtration and Separations Society Offers Training on Gas/Solid Separation with Fabric Filters and Cyclones

To kickoff the 21st Annual Conference, May 19-22, 2007, that the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is holding in Valley Forge, PA, there will be eight short courses on May 19, 2008. Two of these courses are "Gas/Solid Separation with Fabric Filters" and "Gas/Solid Separation with Cyclones."

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 9, 2008

The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is offering short course training on May 19, 2008 in Valley Forge, PA.

To kickoff the 21st Annual Conference, May 19-22, 2007, that the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is holding in Valley Forge, PA, there will be eight short courses on May 19, 2008. Two of these courses are "Gas/Solid Separation with Fabric Filters" and "Gas/Solid Separation with Cyclones."

In the "Gas/Solid Separation with Fabric Filters" course, attendees will learn the mechanisms of filtration, the effect of nano fibers on filter performance, filtration of ultra fine particles, the effect of size distribution in filter performance and high temperature filtration. Additional topics include testing filters for dust retention, test methods for reverse pulse jet cleaning, testing of fabric filters, testing of paper filters and various types of cleaning.

In the " Gas/Solid Separation with Cyclones " course, attendee will learn the the types of reverse flow cyclones, performance characteristics, the effect of design variables on performance, the effect of operating variables on performance, the effect of inlet duct shape on performance, design of cyclone procedures and the importance of auxiliaries. Additional topics include uniflow cyclone performance, uniflow cyclone application, and applications of the reverse flow cyclone.

These courses are taught by a Dr. Kenneth Rubow, Vice President of Engineering, Research and Development at Mott Corporation. He received his BS, MS and Ph. D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. His specialization was particle technology and particulate filtration. Prior to joining Mott in 1995, Dr. Rubow worked at the University of Minnesota in increasing responsible positions during a 22-year timespan. He was Manager of the Particle Technology Laboratory, Associate Director of the Center for Filtration Research, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Prior to joining Mott he also was a consultant and expert witness for more than 30 companies and government agencies in areas of particle technology and particulate filtration.

For information on the " Gas/Solid Separation with Fabric Filters " training and instructor biography go to:
Http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/fabricfilters. html (http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/fabricfilters. html)

For information on the " Gas/Solid Separation with Cyclones " training and instructor biography go to:
Http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/cyclones. html (http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/cyclones. html)

For information on the AFS 21st Annual Technical Conference go to:
Http://afssociety. org/spring2008/ (http://afssociety. org/spring2008/)

For information on other course offerings go to:
Http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/ (http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/)

AFS is the premier organization in North America dedicated to R&D, problem solutions and technology transfer in filtration and separation for the benefit of industrial processes, individual health and a clean environment.

The AFS conferences and events bring together the industry leaders, presenting the greatest opportunity to meet and hear the newest information in filtration and separation technology.

Over the past two years over 300 organizations have sent representatives to AFS events. These companies understand the value of employees with knowledge of the latest information in filtration and separation technology.

For information on AFS go to:
Http://www. afssociety. org (http://www. afssociety. org)

Contact Information:
Suzanne Sower
American Filtration and Separations Society
7608 Emerson Ave S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 612-861-1277
Fax: 612-861-7959

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