Title: Fibrous filter techniques for aerosol collection in surface engineering applications

Authors: Monica Rodriguez, Rod Handy, Mark J. Jackson, Dave Goodman, Grant Robinson

Addresses: College of Technology, Center for Birck Nanotechnology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. ' College of Technology, Center for Birck Nanotechnology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. ' College of Technology, Center for Birck Nanotechnology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. ' College of Technology, Center for Birck Nanotechnology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. ' College of Technology, Center for Birck Nanotechnology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA

Abstract: With increased scope and activity of the nanotechnology industry, there is a need for greater understanding about filter collection performance and efficiency. Filtration is a process which is used to control the particulate fluxes in exhaust streams throughout various manufacturing and laboratory processes. Filtration becomes a key factor in effective ventilation system design, particularly in relation to environmental and health concerns. The purpose of this paper is to explore filtration theory and techniques, summarise the various filter types employed, and illustrate the effectiveness for reducing particulate emissions during the machining process.

Keywords: Brownian diffusion; direct interception; inertial impaction; gravitational settling; surface engineering; fibrous materials; fibrous filters; aerosol collection; nanotechnology; filter collection; filtration; particulate emissions; machining process.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCMSSE.2009.024932

International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering, 2009 Vol.2 No.1/2, pp.155 - 165

Published online: 04 May 2009 *

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