Only two membrane moduels per pressure vessel? Hydraulic optimization of spiral-wound membrane filtration plants

W. G.J. Van Der Meer, M. Riemersma, J. C. Van Dijk

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Abstract

In order to optimize the performance of NF and RO membrane filtration plants, the influence of the plant design and operating conditions has been studied. For this purpose a simplified mathematical model has been developed, which takes into account the difference in rejection of monovalent and bivalent ions, and the hydraulics of SPW membrane modules. This study clearly shows that an increase in permeate productivity of 20% can be achieved, by lowering the number of membrane modules (N<2-3) per pressure vessel.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)57-64
Number of pages8
JournalDesalination
Volume119
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Sept 1998
Externally publishedYes

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