The Membrane Fouling Simulator as a new tool for biofouling control of spiral-wound membranes

J. S. Vrouwenvelder; S. M. Bakker; L. P. Wessels; J. A.M. van Paassen

doi:10.1016/j.desal.2006.04.028

The Membrane Fouling Simulator as a new tool for biofouling control of spiral-wound membranes

J. S. Vrouwenvelder^*, S. M. Bakker, L. P. Wessels, J. A.M. van Paassen

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Abstract

Studies with a new tool - the Membrane Fouling Simulator (MFS) - illustrate that the MFS can be used to quantify and characterize fouling. Using the MFS, fouling can be monitored by (1) operational parameters like pressure drop, (2) non-destructive (visual, microscopic) observations using the sight glass and (3) analysis of coupons sampled from the membrane sheet in the MFS. The small scale of the MFS makes it easy to handle and requires small amounts of water and chemicals, enhancing the possibility to test several MFS units in parallel. A comparison study of the MFS and spiral-wound membrane modules showed the same fouling. The MFS is representative for spiral membrane elements, indicating that the MFS is suitable to study and monitor biofouling.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	170-174
Number of pages	5
Journal	Desalination
Volume	204
Issue number	1-3 SPEC. ISS.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2006.04.028
State	Published - Feb 5 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

(Bio)fouling
Cleaning
Membrane fouling simulator
Nanofiltration
Reverse osmosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Chemistry
Water Science and Technology
General Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
General Materials Science

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