Inside the Membrane: Using Autopsies to Solve Fouling in Polymeric and Ceramic Systems

This session covers the fundamentals of membrane autopsies and how they can be used as a practical troubleshooting tool for RO, UF, and MF systems. Autopsies provide direct insight into fouling mechanisms allowing for identification of unknown foulants and more targeted cleaning strategies. This session will demonstrate how autopsy findings translate into actionable recommendations to restore system performance. Key differences between polymeric (RO/NF/UF/MF) and ceramic membrane autopsies will also be discussed, including how analysis and interpretation vary between membrane types.