Water Flux and Ion Rejection by Imogolite Nanotubes Incorporated Polymeric Membranes Operated in Thermally Driven Desalination
This paper describes a project that evaluated the physical and surface chemical properties of nanocomposite polymeric films containing imogolite nanotube. Research aimed at characterizing and quantifying the influence of nanotubes […]
Cation Exchange in Forward Osmosis: Study of pH Effects and Alternative Selective Layers to Mitigate it
This paper discusses research aimed at reducing cation exchange in Forward osmosis membranes. The effect of pH and modifying the FO membrane are reported.
Evaluation of NF Membrane Characteristics for Production of Designer Water from Seawater
The paper discusses the technical limitations for smart water production for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) using seawater as feed for membranes. Three options to dilute the retentate were evaluated; i.e., […]
Supplementing High TDS Surface Water with Brackish Groundwater RO Treatment
This paper describes the design of an 8 MGD reverse osmosis treatment plant in the City of Punta Gorda Florida to meet current and projected demands through 2036 and beyond. […]
Process Control Strategies for the SAWS Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project’s Enhanced Recovery RO Treatment Process
This paper will provide insight into challenges faced in the RO process design of large capacity in-land desalination facilities, San Antonio Water Systems ( SAWS) . Specifically the paper will […]
Comarison of Fouling Mechanisms of Four Nanofiltration Membranes: Optimal Membrane Selection for Stephenfield Regional WTP, MB, Canada
This paper compares the fouling mechanisms of four nanofiltration membranes following a microfiltration unit. Efforts to make the optimal membrane selection for Stephenfield Regional WTP, MB, Canada are presented.
Lessons Learned from Two Membrane Applications on Wastewater Reuse
This paper discusses the lessons learned at the City of Fargo and the City of Grand Forks, North Dakota, water reuse facilities. A 1.4 MGD Effluent Reuse Facility (ERF) was […]
Benefits of Soil Aquifer Treatment and Nanofiltration for Potable Reuse in Tucson, AZ
This paper will focus specifically on the performance of soil aquifer treatment and Nanofiltration and the benefits they provide in the alternative potable reuse scheme for the City of Tucson […]
Water Reuse in Theory and Practice – The Need for Predictive Analytics
This paper provides insights into methodologies for improved process monitoring and control and increased system reliability using predicative analytics. One such ?smart water utility?, North South Interconnection Project, making use […]
Enhanced Membrane Cleaning with Reducing Agents to Remove Iron Fouling
This paper describes enhanced cleaning methods to remove iron from the membranes used at the Gwinnett County, Georgia, F. Wayne Hill Water Resource Center that utilizes ultrafiltration for reclaimed water. […]
