Overview of and introduction to membrane plant design considerations for both microfiltration and ultrafiltration (MF/UF), i.e., low pressure filtration membranes, as well as for reverse osmosis and nanofiltration (RO/NF) membranes. The presentation will focus on drinking water treatment applications, but will also be relevant for water reclamation...

The paper presents suggestions for improving operations of MF/UF membrane-based treatment plants based on the author?s 35 years of experience with the goals of making the operator?s work life easier, lowering operating costs, and facilitating reliable plant performance with stable capacity. Suggestions include: periodic archiving of plant setpoint ...