ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThis first part of EM-31 project WP-2.3.6 dealt with determining ways to improve crossflow filtration operations at both the DOE Savannah River Site and the DOE Hanford Site. It included both a literature review and experimentation. The authors would like to thank the SCUREF intern student, Caroline E. Johnson, for assisting in both tasks. Compiling and reviewing references, interviewing filtration researchers, and writing a summary of the background material was very useful to plan experimentation. Furthermore, Ms. Johnson's initial experimental work with the included dead-end filtration tests was invaluable to proceed with the subsequential crossflow filter tests.As always, experiments cannot be performed in the Engineering Development Laboratory (EDL) without the assistance of many experienced engineers and specialists. Tim Steeper helped design the filter housings and his engineering input to the overall facility design was very important, Jerry Corbett created the necessary drawings for the flow system and Mike Restivo was very helpful with his knowledge on the valves and electrical equipment, Mike Williams assistance was very important to complete the Hazards Analysis Package paperwork and with the simulant development. Support from Jeff Smoland to analyze the safety aspects of project and his assistance to coordinate all the many individuals to complete the HAP is greatly appreciated. Advice and insight from John Steimke on all aspects of filter operation as well as that of the EDL manager, Bill Giddings, kept the work fundamentally sound.The crossflow filter tests, which were performed in the EDL could not have been realized with assistance of the laboratory's experienced personnel. Doug Sumpter's technical staff and his planning were fundamental to the successful operation of the experiment. Vernon Bush did a great job with setting up the data acquisition system. We were lucky to have Jimmy Mills perform the instrument calibrations before his retirement in December 2010; we wish him well. Andy Foreman did a great job to support Mike Armstrong when he was unavailable. We are especial grateful to Mr. Armstrong (The Doc) for modifying the existing filtration equipment, operating the test facility, and efficiently address the many problems as they occurred.