This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of low pressure membranes (LPMs). The objectives of this research were to:
establish a standardized bench-scale testing
system for low-pressure, hollow-fiber
membranes;
develop appropriate parameters to be
determined with the system; and,
validate the applicability of the system to
membranes employed in large-scale water
treatment. A standardized bench-scale system for LPHF
membranes is presented, including
configurations,
components/parts, testing protocols, and
properties of membranes and feedwaters. Presentation conclusions include:
a standardized bench-scale testing system was
developed for LPHF membranes used in large-scale
water treatment;
membrane performances can be evaluated
quantitatively using UMFIs and removal efficiencies
(or contaminant levels in the permeate);
the bench-scale system served as a convenient tool
for the assessment and, potentially, quantitative
prediction of the performance of realistic membranes. Includes tables, figures.