Question

The process in which high tangential flow of feedstock across the surface of the filter is achieved to avoid the problems of buildup of filter cake is known as ____________

(a) crossflow microfiltration

(b) filtration

(c) ultrafiltration

(d) rotary vacuum filter

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) crossflow microfiltration

For explanation I would say: To avoid the problems of buildup of filter cake, the crossflow microfiltration was developed. This process allows high tangential flow of feedstock across the surface of the filter. Filtration is a separation technique which separates based on the particle size. Ultrafiltration is a type of crossflow microfiltration technology. Rotary vacuum filter is used for continuous filtration.