The modeling of gravity driven batch filtration is dicussed in which the
Keywords: Gravity filtration, belt thickeners, belt filters, drying beds, flocculated suspension
ObjectiveThe objective of modeling filtration under declining pressure is to establish the relationship between the rate of filtrate flow, the slurry physical properties and the design parameters of the device. This knowledge can be used to improve the design of sludge "drying" beds and more, particularly, gravity belt thickeners.