Liquid Filtration Basics: Equipment & Processes
Thomas Langeloh, Bokela, Germany

Air Filtration
Kenneth L. Rubow, Mott Corporation

Molecular Filtration Technology: Liquid and Gas
Robert Hanson, Cameron Great Lakes

Filter Modeling: Understanding Pressure Drop, Flow, Efficiency, Capacity
Doug Parnell, Filtertek, Inc., John G. Eleftherakis, Fluid Technologies, Inc.

Membrane Technologies: Industry Trends & Applications
Young Lee and Shakeel Ahmed, Culligan International Company

Globalization of R&D: Trends in Japanese Textile Technology
Phyllis Genther Yoshida, U.S. Department of Commerce

International Filtration: Major Players & Industry Events
Ellen Noonan-Schutt, Nonwovens Industry Magazine

Adhesive Selection for the Filter Industry
Hugh W. Evans, Franklin International

Adhesive Webs for Filtration Composites
Robert J. Henry, Spunfab Dry Adhesives, Inc.

Advances in Filter Pore Size Characterization
Jeffrey S. Dixon, Porous Materials, Inc.

Test Methods for Microbial Filters for Medical Equipment
Hans Lambert, Gibeck Research, Sweden

Basofil® Filter Media for High Temperature Baghouse Applications
Alan C. Handermann, BASF Corporation

New Technically Boron-Free HEPA Filter Materials
Jürgen C. Binzer, J.C. Binzer Papierfabrik GmbH, Germany

Performance Enhanced Electret Composites
Ross D. West, AFFCO

Improvement in Filtration Performance Using Electrostatically Charged Air Filtration Fabrics
David Avril, Hepworth Air Filtration, England

Precision Slitting Counts! Maximizing Uptime with Optimal Roll Quality
Colleen M. Canale, Dunsirn Industries

New & Emerging Filtration Media for 1998
Edward C. Gregor, Edward C. Gregor & Associates

Utilizing Wedge Wire in Filtration Systems
Takeyoshi Nagaoka, Nagaoka USA

Japanese Advances in Membrance Separation for Petroleum Components
Katsutoshi Ando, Japan High Polymer Center

Textile Filter for Solid/Liquid Filtration
Jürgen Junker, Junker-Filter GmbH, Germany

Automatic Self-Cleaning Prefilters for Wastewater
Marcus N. Allhands, Heartland Filter and Valve, Inc.

Activated Carbon Fabrics Included in Pipes and Used in Air or Water Treatment
Jodie A. Harper, PICA USA, Inc., M. Le Bot, ACTITEX, P. Le Cloirex, V. de Guardia, A. Subrenat, Ecole des Mines de Nantes

Choice of Sealants Used in Industrial Filters
Samy K. Saad, Conap, Inc.

Liquid Bag Filter Systems: Initial vs. Long-Term Filtration Cost
Brandon Ost, Loeffler Filtration Group, Inc.

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