Filtration 2004 TOC

December 7-9, 2004

Filtration 2004
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Table of Contents

Filtration Tutorial - Air

Air Filters for Particles: Principles, Design and Specification
by R. Vijayakumar, Air Techniques International

Air Filtration of Gaseous Contaminants
by Matt Middlebrooks, BBA Fiberweb Filtration

Air Filtration Demonstration
by Joe VanCura, R.P. Fedder Corporation

Filtration Tutorial - Liquid

The Fundamentals of Liquid Filtration
by Peter R. Johnston, P.E., Consultant
Multipass Filter Testing, Beta Ratio and Beta Rating
by Norman Lifshutz, Hollingsworth & Vose Company

Homeland Defense

Protection Against Toxic Terrorism: Filtration and the 87% Solution
by William K. Blewitt, Battelle Eastern Science & Technology Center
National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory
by Jonathan Szaladja, NIOSH
Media Designed for Chemical Defense for Buildings
by Matt Middlebrooks, BBA Fiberweb Filtration

Automotive Filtration

Vehicle Compartment Filters - A Critical Component
by Leonard P. Freed, Freudenberg Nonwovens North America
ISO/DIS 23556 - Soot Removal Devices Test Method Update
by Gary Bessee, Southwest Research Institute
Silicon Carbide Fiber Diesel Exhaust Particulate Fiber
by Richard Nixdorf, Industrial Ceramic Solutions LLC

Emerging Markets

North American Filtration Markets 2003-2008
by Edward Homonoff, Edward C. Homonoff & Associates
Global Filtration Industry
by Rory Holmes, INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Filtration Media

Air Filter Test Methods - Comparing ASHRAE Method 52.2 & European Methods EN779
by Bob Burkhead, Blue Heaven Enterprises
Performance Testing of Synthetic and Glass Filter Media
by Susan Goldsmith, IBR
In-Situ Performance Testing of ASHRAE Grade Filters Using Particle Counters: The Need for a US Guideline
by Don Thornburg, Camfil Farr
A New Generation in Filter Media
by André Lang, Jacob Holm Industries GmbH