Cake and depth filtration Fundamentals of filtration: Darcy’s equation Features - cake and depth filtration with different suspensions and filter medium layers Learning objectives/experiments - fundamentals of filtration: Darcy’s equation - depth filtration with different bulk solids and suspensions - cake filtration with different suspensions - identification of characteristic filtration values Specification [1] fundamentals of cake and depth filtration [2] filter element with sintered filter medium on its bottom to capture the particles [3] pressure loss measurement with twin tube manometers [4] height-adjustable filler hopper made of DURAN glass [5] flow meter with needle valve for adjustment Technical data Filter element - filter chamber height: 85mm - Ø inner: approx. 37mm - cross-sectional area: approx. 11cm2 - tube material: DURAN glass Filter medium, sintered filter SIKA 100 - pore size: 100µm - thickness: 2mm - material: sintered metal Measuring ranges - flow rate: 1...10L/h - pressure: 2x 0...500mmWC - temperature: -10...100°C - measuring cup -- 1x 1000mL, graduation: 10mL -- 1x 100mL, graduation: 2mL LxWxH: 450x410x1040mm Weight: approx. 13kg