Introduction to Air/Gas Filtration

Dr. Thad Ptak

$675 AFS Members
$745 Non-members

About the course:
This course is to introduce the basics of air/gas filtration.  It provides fundamental information on air filtration principles, filter media and filters for air filtration applications, selected examples of applications, and testing.   This course is divided into four parts (I – IV).

Part I covers fundamental air filtration principles and models, properties of aerosols including size distribution, electrostatic charge, and properties of gases.  Part II concentrates on filter media for air filtration, their properties and manufacturing processes. Filter design process is also discussed. In Part III, the focus is on air filtration and separation equipment for industrial and IAQ applications. Part IV covers fundamental principles of test methods used in evaluation of air filters and corresponding standards.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of air filtration concepts, filter media, and the fundamental principles in designing and testing filters for air filtration applications. 

Outline:
Part I - Principles

1. Introduction
2. Properties of gases
3. Properties of particles
4. Basic air filtration theory

Part II – Filter Media and Filters

1. Types of filter media
2. Properties of filter media
3. Components of filters
4. Filter design process

 Part III – Applications

1. Industrial applications
2. Applications related to the IAQ
3. Respiratory protections

 Part IV – Testing and Test Standards

1. Introduction to testing and statistics
2. Instruments used in measurement of filtration characteristics
3. Automated testers
4. Test standards

Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for individuals who are new to the filtration industry and looking to gain a better understanding of filtration principles, filter media and filters, and how the fundamental concepts can be utilized for practical applications. Participants will find the course informative, regardless of whether they design, manufacture, purchase or use filter media and filters for air filtration applications.

Instructor: 

Dr. Thad Ptak has over 35 years of experience in filtration technologies, aerosol science, and indoor air quality. He has conducted extensive research in the areas of development of filter media and filters, portable air cleaners, sensors for IAQ, and instrumentation for particle generation and measurement. 

Currently, Thad has his own consulting company specializing in providing solutions in the areas described above. He was involved in the research, development, and manufacturing of products and technologies in consumer products, HVAC, portable air cleaner, and automotive filtration applications for several different organizations.

Dr. Ptak has presented more than 50 technical papers related to the particle technology and filtration field, chaired and organized several sessions, and co-chaired a filtration conference. He actively participates in technical societies and numerous standard committees.