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Filtration: A Melt Refining Method

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Current practice of industrial filter design for melt systems is usually one of trial and error. This paper presents an approach for comparing different filter media on a quantitative basis. In addition, process variables which affect filtration efficiency are identified and quantified.

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Apelian, D., Mutharasan, R. Filtration: A Melt Refining Method. JOM 32, 14–19 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03354512

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