Which of the following is a pressure filter ?
Correct answer: B. Plate and flame filter
- A. Leaf filter (Moore filter)
- B. Plate and flame filter
- C. Rotary drum filter
- D. Sand filter
Explanation
A plate-and-frame filter is a pressure filter because slurry is forced through the filter cloth by applied pressure. Rotary drum filters operate mainly under vacuum, while a Moore leaf filter is generally classified as a vacuum leaf filter.
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