Discover the Future of Filtration & Separation FILTECH

FILTECH 2019, the world’s leading filtration event, will be held in Cologne from 22th to 24th October. During the three days of this global communication and information event, almost 400 exhibitors will present solutions for filtration tasks of diverse industries.

filtecH 2019 - Discover tHe future of filtrAtion & sepArAtion

FILTECH, the international platform and solution provider for all industries covering every market segment, is a must for all those concerned with purchasing, selling, designing, improving or researching filtration and separation equipment and services.

The show is the world’s largest filtration exhibition and a globally acknowledged platform for the booming filtration industry, with an established track record in bringing together the technical and commercial sectors to develop global business relationships.

The trade fair offers the exhibiting companies the opportunity to present their achievements to an audience of experts. The trade visitors can get detailed and comprehensive information on the latest developments, trends, products and services in this field. Latest innovations and up-to-date filtration and separation technology, particle measurement and analysis systems and the latest equipment related industries will be presented here.

Last year, FILTECH welcomed 14.000 participants from all over the world, with more than 34,5% of all international guests coming from non-European countries. In total, 73 nations were represented offering exhibitors a unique possibility to generate new business. Companies reported an overwhelming number of contacts, a marked willingness amongst trade visitors to invest, promising new business contacts from all over the world, as well as specific contract negotiations and business deals. This year, similar or even greater numbers are expected.

Short courses

This year, in addition to the exhibition and the wide variety of products and services, the fair will offer other information platforms to share the industry knowledge. Two short one-day courses will be offered to participants, emphasising some practical aspects and presenting the latest theoretical information in the given fields.

• Solid/Liquid Separation

The Solid/Liquid Separation course will be of interest to engneers, scientists, managers and other technical personnel involved in solid-liquid separation in the process and other industries. They

will find the course informative, regardless of whether they design, purchase, research or use filtration and separation equipment. Plant engineers, technicians and operators should find the course materials directly applicable, and graduate research students will value the expert introduction to the technologies. The course will include a comprehensive review of the processes involved in the separation of solids from liquids, which will emphasise practical aspects and present appropriate theoretical information as necessary.

• Fine Dust Separation

The second one-day course, Fine Dust Separation, has been designed for engineers, technicians, scientists, managers, and other personnel involved in gas- solid separation in the process and other industries. The course will present interesting information regardless of whether they work in design, purchasing or research, or use dust separation equipment for product recovery, emission control, air cleaning or process gas cleaning. Similar as the first course, this ‘Fine Dust Separation’ course will include a compre hensive review of the processes involved in the separation of solid or liquid particles from gases, with focus on practical aspects and introducing theoretical findings.

expert knowledge

An important part of the knowledge transfer is the FILTECH 2019 Conference, an ideal platform to present the latest findings to an international audience that attracts presenters and visitors from all over the world. The main target is to promote technology and knowhow transfer.

This year, FILTECH 2019 Conference will feature nearly 200 technical papers, 6 keynote lectures and plenary lectures. The conference will present the latest advances and techniques in liquid/ solid and gas/particle separation (dust, gas & air filtration). Topics will include solid-liquid separation, filter media, membrane processes and product related processes.

The exciting programme will give a representative cross-section of the different procedures and appliances of separation technology, and inform about cross-industry applications, from the preparation of mineral raw materials, the chemistry, environmental technology and water purification down to the pharmacy and biotechnology. The latest results of basic research, innovative equipment-based solutions and procedures will also be presented.

Conference topics

Solid-liquid-Separation

By Vacuum and Pressure, Press and Centrifugal Filtration, Cartridge and Bulk Layer Depth Filtration, Gravity and Centrifugal Sedimentation, Hydrocyclones, Flotation & Adsorption • Fundamentals • New Equipment and Processes • Combined Mechanical-Thermal-Separation • Steam Pressure Filtration • Solid-Liquid- and Liquid-Liquid-Extraction • Solid and Liquid Purification • Separation Enhancement by Electrical & Magnetic Means • Surfactants and Filter Aids • Slurry Pretreatment by Coagulation and Flocculation • Separation of Nanoparticles • Liquid Quality Regulations

Filter media

• Filter Media • Woven & Nonwoven Filter Media • Granular and Fibrous Filter Media • Membranes • Characterization of Filter Media • Media Production Technologies

Special Topics

• Selective Separation • Micro Process Technology • Nanofluidics • Mist and Droplet Separation • Biological Waste Gas Purification – Biofilters

Solid-Gas-Separation

By Surface Filters, Fibrous and Granular Bed Depth Filters, Bag Filters, Electrostatic Precipitators, Wet Scrubbers, Cyclones

• Fundamentals • New Equipment and Processes • Particle Separation at High Temperatures • Simultaneous Removal of Gaseous Components • Separation of Nanoparticles • Air Quality Regulations • Emission Control • Product Recovery

Testing; Instrumentation; Control

• Characterization Instruments for Particles, Pores, • Interfacial Phenomena • Filter Media Testing Methods and Instruments • Separation Test Methods and Instruments • Standardized Test Particles • Operation and Control of Filtration & • Separation Equipment

Simulation and modelling

• Computational Fluid and Particle Dynamics • Computer-Aided Design, Selection and Operation of Separation Equipment • Process Simulation • Flowsheeting Expert Systems

membrane Processes

By Crossflow, Dead End, Shear Stress Filtration, Micro-, Ultra-, Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis and Dialysis, Pervaporation, Gas Permeation, Membrane Reactors

• Fundamentals • New Equipment and Processes • Separation Enhancement by Electrical Means, Vibration • Combined Processes • Membrane Design

Product Related Processes

• Bio-Materials and Fermentation Separations • Food and Beverage Production • Pharmaceuticals • Ultraclean Liquids for the Electronic Industry • Pigment Separation • Production of Nanoparticulate Systems • Municipal and Industrial Waste Water Treatment • Potable Water Treatment • Automotive & Aeronautical Separation Systems • Clean Room Technology • Mineral and Ore Separation • Separations in the Chemical Industry • Drilling Mud Processing&Separations in the Oil Industry • Recovery of Fluids in the Metal Industry • Produced Water Treatment • Oil Cleaning Processes

FILTECH 2019 will be held again at the venue Koelnmesse in Cologne. The central location of Koelnmesse, conveniently situated for all transport links, will enable visitors to easily and quickly reach the exhibition centre by car, train and plane. High-speed ICE trains connect the airports in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Cologne-Bonn directly to the exhibition centre via Köln Messe/Deutz station. n