What is the principle of filtration?
Membrane filtration is a rapidly developing science, characterized by intrinsic terminology and proprietary information. In order to better serve the diverse and expanding needs of our customers and establish a mutual understanding, we at Sterlitech Corporation have compiled this accessible reference of the basic concepts and vocabulary of laboratory-scale filtration. If you have any questions regarding the following information or how these concepts relate to your specific applications, please contact our technical support team.
We will outline some of the fundamental definitions and principles associated with filtration technology, their relationships to each other, and discuss relevant applications. We will also provide criteria to guide you through the selection of both filter media and devices that are ideally suited for your needs.
Filter performance is greatly affected by the compatibility of the various properties of filter media with certain applications and operating conditions. Selecting the ideal filter media or device for your application is a multi-factor, highly relative process that should take into consideration the important properties discussed in the following guide.