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Experimental Investigation of the Influence of High-Frequency Standing Sound Waves on Depth Filtration Using Coarse-Pored Media
Summary
This study investigated using high-frequency sound waves to improve depth filtration of fine particles from suspensions. Acoustic filtration enhancement could potentially be applied to improve microplastic removal in water treatment, where current filtration methods sometimes struggle with the smallest plastic particles.
When a suspension passes through a high-frequency standing sound wave, the particles it contains are manipulated by acoustic forces. In a one-dimensional sound field, these forces lead to a planar arrangement of the particles and the formation of agglomerates. It is known that the combination of these forces and depth filtration can be utilized to significantly increase the filter efficiency of coarse-pored media. So far, this concept has only been used in microfluidics. In this paper, we present the results of a scaled-up filtration channel to test the viability of the industrial application of acoustically assisted filtration systems for the removal of microparticles. The influences of acoustic power input, flow rate, and the porosity of the filter media are investigated. In addition to verifying the scalability, a significant decrease in the large particle fraction in the outflow of the channel was observed when a high-power sound field is applied. Furthermore, the formed agglomerates tend to rise to the fluid surface. The floating particles mostly consist of a large particle fraction.
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