Bold innovations in air and fluid filtration across major industry sectors will command attention at the 27th Filtration 2018 International Conference & Exposition this fall in Philadelphia, PA, October 2-4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Professionals from such industry sectors as transportation, medical, energy, life science, commercial, nuclear, aerospace, and indoor air quality will find new sales and solution opportunities at this year’s event.

Filtration 2018 is expected to attract more than 1400 participants to advance their interests in filtration.

The Filtration website, www.filtration2018.com, provides a preliminary product preview of the exposition’s dynamic combination of new products including: meltblown systems, membrane surface technologies, ultrasonic filter pleating equipment, dust collection systems for industrial applications, gas turbine filters, efficient self-foaming filter adhesive and new filter media test rigs in accordance with the ISO 16890 method. The networking, top speakers, education and training will deliver strong value for leading suppliers and customers of filtration media and
components who exhibit and attend Filtration 2018.

Conference presentations from forward thinking companies will discuss the latest innovations in topics such as smart filters & systems, indoor air quality, high performance buildings, and material science in fibers & media. Presenters include representatives from:

• 3M
• Eastman Chemical Company
• FPInnovations
• Knowlton Technologies
• The Nonwovens Institute
• Plus, Kathleen Owen, Chair of ASHRAE 52.2

Co-located with Filtration 2018, the highly acclaimed, one-and-a half day Filter Media Training Course provides a unique educational opportunity for professionals wanting to learn more about the development, testing, and applications in filtration. The course to be taught by Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., associate dean for Industry Research, and executive director of The Nonwovens Institute starts Tuesday, October 2 and ends Wednesday, October 3 immediately prior to the exposition opening.

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, October 2
A New Generation of Fine Fiber Processing for Filtration
               10:35 am - 12:05 pm
Moderator: Dave Rousse, president, INDA, Association of The Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
Advanced Meltblowing
Tom Daugherty, deputy director/operations director, The Nonwovens Institute
Challenges for Submicron Meltblown: A Computational Study of the Inherent Jet Instabilities within the Nozzle and the Impact on Filament Formation
Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., senior technical director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Solution Blowing: Biopolymer-derived Nanofibers, Self-healing Nano-textured Vascular Composites and Their Applications
Alexander Yarin, Distinguished Professor, University Of Illinois At Chicago
Electrospun Filter Media for Gas and Liquid Filtration
Jakub Hruza, Ph.D., professor, Technical University of Liberec
Stanislav Petrik, Director, Technical University of Liberec

Lunch (On Your Own)                12:05 pm - 2:00 pm

The Continuing Debate: ASHRAE 52.2 vs ISO 16890
                   2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Moderator: Robert Burkhead, president, Blue Heaven Technologies
Update on ASHRAE 52.2
Kathleen Owen, consulting engineer, Owen Air Filtration Consulting, LLC
ISO 16890
Don Thornburg, R&D manager, HVAC/HPP Product Group, Camfil Americas
IAQ: Advanced Through Sensors & Standards
                      3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Moderator: Brian Little, senior vice-president Sales and Marketing, Bondex Inc.
Smart HVAC Filters
Michael Meis, lead research specialist, 3M

The WELL Building Standard: Rating a Building’s Performance, Design, and Operations
Nathan Stodola, chief engineer, International WELL Building Institute
                      4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Advances in Filter Media
                      4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Moderator: Morris Collins, Member Relations Director, INDA
Pore Size Characterization with PMI Online Bubble Tester and PMI Cartridge Porometer
Krishna Gupta, Ph.D., president, Porous Material Inc.
Cellulose Filaments: A New Raw Material for Wetlaid Filter Media
Francois Drolet, scientist, FPInnovations

Exhibitor News
Chase Machine
Booth 407
Chase Machine and Engineering is introducing the latest product to its ultrasonic sealing family, the OTA. Designed for maximum access for those tough to handle, 3-dimensional shaped products, the OTA offers end users full visibility, and control of the product being welded.

The extended post provides mounting features for custom folders, guides or any other device that aid in  positioning the product prior to welding.
www.chasemachine.com

Hollingsworth & Vose
Booth 202
Hollingsworth & Vose is a leading global manufacturer of advanced materials for filtration, battery separator and industrial applications. H&V operates manufacturing sites and research centers in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and India.

The company’s AlphaPerm PSS is a low pressure drop, 100% synthetic media designed for optimal processing on rotary and blade pleaters, with applications in general HVAC, room air purifier and cabin air applications.

• 100% synthetic design provides exceptional durability and resistance to damage during filter manufacturing and installation
• Lowest pressure drop product in its category delivers the highest performance in the element
• Designed to process on rotary and blade pleaters for minipleat and deep pleat applications
• Available in MERV11, 13, 15, and 16

www.hollingsworth-vose.com

Sandler
Booth 307
Sandler will present a wide range of synthetic filtration nonwovens. Efficient pocket filter media and pleatable nonwovens for ventilation and air conditioning maintain their efficiency even after discharge. Nonwovens for cabin air and engine air filters help improve the indoor air quality in our vehicles. Fuel filter media protect the engine and contribute to efficient combustion. Synthetic vacuum cleaner bags reliably trap dirt particles and dust and foster a higher suction power.

In light of growing metropolitan areas, more and more vehicles on the roads and increasing air pollution, efficient filter media are in higher demand than ever to ensure optimum indoor air quality, particularly in public spaces. New norms and testing standards, above all the new ISO 16890, are shaping the industry. The norm bases filter classification on more realistic criteria and also takes into account the energy efficiency during operation of the filter unit.

Sandler’s new synthetic filter medium enAIRsave combines long-term performance and reduced energy usage. Multiple filter layers provide optimum dust separation across the entire width of the medium. The particles are primarily deposited in the coarse meltblown layer as well as the pre-filter layer. Air can still flow through the filter at a relatively low pressure and, consequently, at a reduced energy consumption.
www.sandler.de

Sonobond Ultrasonics
Booth 209
Sonobond’s SeamMaster Modules are innovative tools for Original Equipment Manufacturers in the textile industry. They facilitate seaming, slitting, crosscutting, and trimming capabilities and can be integrated into special-purpose production line equipment for filter assembly.  Like all machines in the SeamMaster line, the Modules feature a rotary ultrasonic system and wheel for results that are superior to those provided by stationary sonic methods. Single, dual, or multi- head arrangements are available in addition to a variety of easy-to-change pattern wheels—including a special fixture for seaming pleated filters.
www.sonobondultrasonics.com

Southeast Nonwovens
Booth 123
Southeast Nonwovens, Inc. has all the technology you need to develop, prototype, and produce your next generation filtration products…all in one facility. The company’s material science experts will understand your requirements, design a product using our laboratory and pilot scale equipment.
www.southeastnonwovens.com