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IF&P Fibrosic{trademark} filters

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10191028
The primary objective of this SBIR research program is to increase the performance, durability, and corrosion resistance of lightweight filter candles and filter tubesheet components (Fibrosic{trademark}), fabricated from vacuum formed chopped ceramic fiber (VFCCF), for use in advanced coal utilization applications. Phase I results proved that significant gains in material strength and particle retentivity are possible by treatment of VFCCF materials with colloidal ceramic oxides. Phase II efforts will show how these treated materials tolerate high temperature and vapor-phase alkali species, on a long-term basis. With good durability and corrosion resistance, high temperature capability, and a low installed and replacement cost, these novel materials will help promote commercial acceptance of ceramic candle filter technology, as well as increase the efficiency and reliability of coal utilization processes in general.
Research Organization:
Industrial Filter and Pump Mfg. Co., Inc., Cicero, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-92ER81349
OSTI ID:
10191028
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/81349--94/C0356; CONF-9406131--64; ON: DE95001975
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English