Comparative Study on the pretreatment to SWRO System: A Case Study of DMF vs. MF and Four MF Membranes
This paper presents a study of the comparative features such as stable and cost-effective membrane operation of microfiltration (MF) versus direct media filtration (DMF). This research was conducted at a […]
Calcite Contactor Use in Desalination Post-Treatment: Technical Update on Current Technology
This paper will focus on the use of calcite beds for post treatment of soft waters. A comparison of the benefits of calcite beds over lime dosing systems will be […]
Membrane Bio-Reactor for the Removal of Pharmaceutical Compounds from Urine
The aim of the present study is to investigate the efficiency of the membrane bioreactor (MBR) for the elimination of Pharmaceutical Active Compounds (PhAC?s). Natural separated urine was artificially contaminated […]
One Down, Fourteen To Go. Replacing Membranes In A 5mgd RO Unit In Orange County?s Groundwater Replenishment System
This paper documents the process employed by the Orange County Water District (OCWD) to replace membranes in a 5 MGD reverse osmosis (RO) unit. From membrane extraction to installation, each […]
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 […]
