Mechanical Operations
Filter aids like asbestos, kieselguhr, diatomaceous earth etc. are used to increase the porosity of the final filter cake & reducing the cake resistance during filtration. Filter aid is

All of these
Added to the feed slurry
Separated from the cake by dissolving solids or by burning it off
Precoated on the filter medium prior to filtration

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Mechanical Operations
Rod mills employed for grinding

Is useful for handling sticky materials
All of these
Employ steel rods of 2-12 cms diameter extending over full length of the mill
Employ a steel shell having L/D ratio of 1.5 to 3.0

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