Attrition Strategy

Definition

A control approach that removes particles faster than they accumulate rather than capturing them all in a single pass.

Particles need not be captured at once; over hours and days the total volume processed can exceed the system volume many times. Even modest removal rates produce dramatic improvements in surface cleanliness, biocide effectiveness, and heat-transfer performance over time. This is the governing principle behind sidestream filtration sizing.

Related concepts

Sidestream Filtration · Suspended Solids

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