What does CFU mean in PRODUCTS

A Compact Flotation Unit (CFU) is a device that uses mechanical flotation to separate, concentrate, and purify different substances from one another. The CFU process involves suspending the material to be treated in a water-filled chamber and introducing air bubbles for flocculation. The buoyancy of the material causes it to rise to the surface where it can be removed from the water.

A CFU works by using air bubbles introduced into the chamber of water to suspend and flocculate particles or matter which has been placed into it. The particles rise due to their buoyancy, allowing them to be removed from the liquid for further processing or use.

CFUs are commonly used in various industrial, medical, and environmental applications. Examples include separating particles or contaminants from food products and water supplies, extracting oil from wastewater, removing heavy metals from soil samples, recovering valuable minerals such as gold or copper ore, and more.

While effective at separating certain materials from one another, some drawbacks may exist with using a CFU including cost of equipment as well as energy required for operation as this process generally requires higher power than other filtration techniques such as reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration systems. Additionally, depending on the type of materials being separated, agitation may be needed to ensure effective separation during the floating process which can also cause issues due to excess frothing in some cases.

More information about Compact Flotation Units can be found online on various websites dedicated to industrial process equipment such as Kemix Corporation's website where they provide an overview of their own CFUs along with design details and contact information should you need additional assistance with your specific application needs.