Effect of Pressure, Concentration and Sludge Volume on Two-phase Filtrate Volumes Using Bentonite Clay Sludge

The effect of pressure, solids concentration and volume slurry on total two-phase filtrate volumes was investigated to establish optimum conditions for routine laboratory filtration. Full factorial design with three levels utilized obtain 27 unique experiments. used prepared by mixing crushed sieved bentonite clay 75 microns distilled water at different concentrations as obtained from the experiment. A filter press results were calibrate a exponential equation sludge filtration extract first second stage volumes. improved increasing applied pressure decreasing concentration. 0.22 litres found be ideal. Similar effects noticed except that an discovered 0.18 slurry. produced upward curve point inflection range is also directly proportional volume. This connection may considered use assess filterability other slurries.