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Project #264

Integrated Membrane Systems

$1,422,500
Completed
Principal Investigator
Jan
Schippers
Research Manager
Roy L Martinez
Contractor
KWR
Advanced Treatment
Microbes & Pathogens
Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)
Resilience
Treatment

Abstract

Optimizes sequences of different membrane types--microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO)--that can function as a synergistic system for removing microbiological contaminants and DBP precursors. Addresses the following important issues: use of staged membranes for pretreatment, minimization of chemical pretreatment, multiple treatment objectives, process sustainability, fouling minimization, reliability, and operational considerations. Includes development of a protocol for multiple membrane applications for surface water sources. Research partner: USEPA. Published in 2004.

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