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Improve RO system performance and reduce operating cost with FILMTEC fouling-resistant (FR) elements by J.A. Redondo is a Environmental Science article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Improve RO system performance and reduce operating cost with FILMTEC fouling-resistant (FR) elements about?
A new generation of chemically modified, FILMTEC\* thin-film composite, aromatic polyamide membrane elements has been introduced that exhibits reduced rates for bacterial adhesion, longer induction periods before biofilm start developing, and extended operating times between chemical cleanings. When these biofouling-resistant (FR) elements are coupled with the optimized use of selected biocides to prevent biofilm growth, a significant reduction in chemical cleaning frequency is achieved. This paper reviews biofouling in membrane systems and describes the development of the FR elements through full-scale field trials over about 3 years, focusing in the improvement achieved in mitigating the negative effects of biofouling on the performance of reverse osmosis plants. Some economic guidelines are given to estimate the potential value of FR technology.
Who reads Improve RO system performance and reduce operating cost with FILMTEC fouling-resistant (FR) elements?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Environmental Science.
- Author
- J.A. Redondo
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science; Elsevier ; Elsevier BV (ISSN 0011-9164)
- Published
- 1999
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)