Metrics & Methods for MF/UF System Optimization
This paper covers a wide variety of the current knowledge base about how to best operate and maintain a membrane filtration facility. Its authors cover the range of professionals with […]
Draw Solution Induced Scaling during Ammonia-Carbon Dioxide Forward Osmosis Desalination
Forward osmosis (FO), an osmotic-driven membrane process, has been gaining attention for being a low-energy alternative for several applications usually performed by pressure-driven membranes, such as reverse osmosis (RO) and […]
Reduction in Organic Compound Concentrations Using Well Intakes from SWRO Facilities in the Caribbean and the Red Sea of Saudi Arabia
Subsurface intake systems are generally believed to deliver higher quality of feed water compared to open-ocean intake systems. Some new research results are reported from several desalination plants; two plants […]
Correlation of LRV Calculation to Virus Rejection
Challenge test data from both loose ultrafiltration (UF) membranes, where the virus log removal value (LRV) is not correlated with LRV calculation model from the Membrane Filtration Guidance Manual (MFGM), […]
Low Pressure Applications of Nanocomposite Membranes
This paper presents data showing how the application of Thin Film Nanocomposite RO membrane technology can lead to improvements in the permeability and selectivity of low pressure RO membranes; and, […]
Utilizing a Novel TMP Balance Approach to Analyze Process Data and Investigate Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling during Surface Water Treatment
Membrane fouling is a limiting factor for the operation of UF processes and fouling management is critical for successful integration of UF technologies in water treatment. A new data analysis […]
Troubleshooting at Start UP: Keys to Smooth Membrane System Start Up and Water Tight Transition
This presentation from a preconference workshop in 2014 that described Optimizing Performance and Troubleshooting Techniques for Membrane Plants discussed membrane plant start-up and how to avoid initial problems. In addition, […]
Ten Years of Reliable Ultrafiltration Membrane Operation at Duck River Utility Commission (DRUC)
This paper describes ten years of successful operation of membrane ultrafiltration at the Duck River Utility Commission (CRUC) and how the technology demonstrated the highest performance and reliability, comparable or […]
Tubular Membrane Filtration for Lime Softening Water Treatment
This paper describes the use of tubular membrane filtration (TMF) as an alternative to traditional settling methods that may offer advantages, particularly in cases of high levels of silica and […]
Dual Stage Treatment of Domestic Wastewater Using Ceramic Microfiltration and Activated Sludge Process: Attempt for Agricultural Reuse
Ceramic membranes can be used in wastewater treatment using the MBR process to avoid damage to the membranes caused by highly acidic or highly basic wastewater. A ceramic membrane provides […]
