Mechanical filtration removes contaminants through a series of mechanisms that include straining, inertial impaction, interception, and diffusion.

Filtration Systems for Transportation and Industrial Applications

The Filtration Systems for Transportation and Industrial Applications course is designed to provide learners with an overview of the components of a filtration system, the types of filter elements, different media materials, the principles of filtration, system maintenance, and the types of filtration systems. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2.5

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Course Description

The THORS Filtration Systems for Transportation and Industrial Applications course introduces the learner to the filtration system components, filter elements, and media materials. The course covers various filtration principles, key performance attributes, and filtration system types. Presented in THORS’ visually engaging format, this course will equip the learner with an in-depth understanding of filtration systems.

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Who will benefit from this filtration systems course?

Engineers, purchasing, sales, marketing, quality personnel or any learner that needs to know about filtration systems for the transportation or industrial markets, such as construction and power generation.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms, understanding of key concepts, and application of the covered topics.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Filtration Systems for Transportation and Industrial Applications

Example of certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Define filtration systems.
  2. Describe the types of filter elements.
  3. Identify the different types of media.
  4. Explain various filtration principles.
  5. Identify the key performance attributes used to rate the performance of a filter.
  6. Recognize the types of filtration systems.

Pressure differential across the filter media drives the fluid through the pores in the filter media while retaining the contaminants.

Filtration Systems for Transportation and Industrial Applications

Table of Contents

  1. Filtration System Components
    1. Filters
    2. Filter Elements
      1. Panel Style
      2. Cylindrical
      3. Direct Flow
      4. Channel Flow
        1. Wound
        2. Cut and Stacked
    3. Media
      1. Sintered Metal Media
      2. Porous Ceramic Media
      3. Fabric Media
        1. Woven Fabric Media
        2. Nonwoven Fabric Media
      4. Screen
      5. Cellulose Media
      6. Porous Plastic Media
      7. Resin Bonded Media
      8. Unconsolidated Media
      9. Membrane Media
  2. Filtration System Operations
    1. Filtration Principles
    2. Contamination Sources
    3. Key Performance Attributes
      1. Efficiency
      2. Contaminant Capacity
      3. Flow Rate
      4. Flow Restriction
      5. Micron Rating
      6. Duty Cycle
    4. System Maintenance
  3. Filtration System Types
    1. Based on Filtration Methods
      1. Mechanical Filtration
      2. Chemical Filtration
        1. Adsorption
        2. Absorption
        3. Electrostatic Attraction
        4. Ion Exchange
      3. Biological Filtration
    2. Based on Removal Mechanisms
      1. Surface Filtration
      2. Depth Filtration
    3. Based on Applications
      1. Air Filtration
      2. Hydrocarbon Filtration
        1. Fuel Filter
        2. Lube Filter
        3. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Filter
      3. Hydraulic Fluid Filtration
        1. Power Steering Filter
        2. Return Line Filter
        3. High Pressure Hydraulic Filter
      4. Water Filtration

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