A process to improve the polymeric filtration aid performance used in
removal of gypsum from phosphoric acid/gypsum slurry. A synergistic
effect has been observed by using a Dual Injection method. This method
more specifically involves using two polymers (A & B) of different
chemistry and injecting into slurry at a different time. The polymer
chemistry of filtration aid A is selected from the group consisting of
non-ionic, anionic, and cationic polymers and the polymer chemistry of
filtration aid B is selected from the group consisting of sulfonated
polymers. The polymer (A & B) usage is reduced by around 50% and
performance improved.