Differentiate filtration and clarification. Enlist the different factors affecting the rate of filtration.
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Filtration
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Clarification
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It is the separation of an insoluble solid from a fluid or gas by means of a porous medium that retain the solid but allow the fluid to pass.
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When the solid are present in very small proportion i.e. not exceeding 1.o% the process of its separation is known as clarification.
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Different filter media are used
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No filter media is used
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3 |
Intention of filtration may be the collection of filter cake.
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Intention of Clarification may be the collection of filtrate.
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4 |
Filter paper is used
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Talcum is used.
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Factors affecting the rate of filtration:
1. Area:
2. Pressure:
3. Viscosity:
4. Thickness of cake:
5. Temperature of liquid to be filtered.
6. Particle size:
7. Pore size of filter medium:
8. Nature of solid material: