Novel PVDF membrane with sandwich structure for enhanced membrane distillation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.128960
Abstract: Abstract Membrane distillation (MD) holds great potential in the desalination of high concentration brines but need improvement to achieve sustained permeate flux and durable performance in long-term MD operation. In this study, a novel Janus… read more here.
Keywords: permeate flux; pvdf membrane; membrane distillation; membrane ... See more keywords
Modeling of permeate flux decline and permeation of sucrose during microfiltration of sugarcane juice using a hollow-fiber membrane module
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2018.07.012
Abstract: Abstract Microfiltration (MF) of centrifuged sugarcane juice was used as a pre-clarification step prior to further clarification. MF was performed with the objectives of achieving maximum flux, minimum retention of sucrose and maximum rejection of… read more here.
Keywords: sugarcane juice; permeate flux; microfiltration; juice ... See more keywords
The measurement of permeate flux based on a noninvasive method for membrane distillation: Experiment and model validation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2020.120482
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a new nonintrusive method of measuring permeate flux for membrane distillation is proposed, based on the law of conservation of energy. Only the surface temperatures at selected regions of a membrane… read more here.
Keywords: permeate flux; membrane distillation; method;
Impact of the pulsed voltage input and the electrode spacing on the enhancement of the permeate flux in a dielectrophoresis based anti-fouling system for a Submerged membrane bioreactor
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.06.045
Abstract: A new electrode configuration based on dielectrophoresis (DEP) for a Submerged Membrane Bioreactors was suggested. The intensification of the permeate flux with the new system was examined experimentally using a pulsed DEP of 10 s… read more here.
Keywords: permeate; system; permeate flux; dielectrophoresis ... See more keywords
Effects of operating conditions on biofouling in crossflow ultrafiltration membrane processes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.07.079
Abstract: Abstract We evaluated the effects of operating conditions on the biofouling behaviors in ultrafiltration (UF) membrane processes with respect to biofilm formation and decrease in permeate flux. The biofouling experiment was performed by filtering nutrient-containing… read more here.
Keywords: permeate flux; membrane; effects operating; operating conditions ... See more keywords
Decoloration of sugarcane molasses by tight ultrafiltration: Filtration behavior and fouling control
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.04.067
Abstract: Abstract Economically viable recovery of sucrose from sugarcane molasses is of great interest to academia and industry, and membrane technology is promising to achieve this goal, especially the separation of pigments and sucrose. A suitable… read more here.
Keywords: filtration; permeate flux; decoloration; sugarcane molasses ... See more keywords
Large-pore-size membranes tuned by chemically vapor deposited nanocoatings for rapid and controlled desalination
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DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07629e
Abstract: Though membranes with pore size larger than 1 Ī¼m are much desired to increase the permeate flux of membrane distillation (MD), the vulnerability of large-pore-size membranes to pore wetting results in the penetration of saline… read more here.
Keywords: pore size; permeate flux; size; large pore ... See more keywords
Permeate Flux and Rejection Behavior in Submerged Direct Contact Membrane Distillation Process Treating a Low-Strength Synthetic Wastewater
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DOI: 10.3390/app10020677
Abstract: The effects of operational conditions such as permeate recirculation velocity, mixing intensity, and trans-membrane temperature on the performances of hydrophobic polyethylene (PE) hollow-fiber membrane were investigated by operating the submerged direct contact membrane distillation (SDCMD)… read more here.
Keywords: low strength; process treating; permeate flux; wastewater ... See more keywords
Enhancing the Permeate Flux of Direct Contact Membrane Distillation Modules with Inserting 3D Printing Turbulence Promoters
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DOI: 10.3390/membranes11040266
Abstract: Two geometric shape turbulence promoters (circular and square of same areas) of different array patterns using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology were designed for direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) modules in the present study. The DCMD… read more here.
Keywords: turbulence; permeate flux; turbulence promoters; dcmd ... See more keywords
Critical Flux and Fouling Analysis of PVDF-Mixed Matrix Membranes for Reclamation of Refinery-Produced Wastewater: Effect of Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Concentration and Aeration
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DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020161
Abstract: Fouling tends to cause a significant increase in hydraulic resistance, decreased permeate flux, or increased transmembrane pressure (TMP) when a process is operated under constant TMP or constant flux conditions. To control membrane fouling and… read more here.
Keywords: permeate flux; aeration; critical flux; flux ... See more keywords
Permeate Flux in Ultrafiltration ProcessesāUnderstandings and Misunderstandings
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DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020187
Abstract: Concentration polarization refers to the rapid emergence of concentration gradients at a membrane/solution interface resulting from selective transfer through the membrane. It is distinguishable from fouling in at least two ways: (1) the state of… read more here.
Keywords: flux ultrafiltration; permeate flux; concentration; concentration polarization ... See more keywords