Anaerobic membrane bioreactors offer a wastewater treatment process that uses less energy and space than an aerobic MBR. The anaerobic process leads to more frequent fouling and therefore more frequent membrane cleaning. Ceramic membranes offer the ability to last longer than polymeric membranes since they are more rugged. Pore size also plays a ro...

The forward osmosis membrane reactor (FOMBR) was recently introduced as an energy saving candidate to replace conventional membrane-based wastewater treatment systems such as the MBR. This study proposes the integration of anaerobic conditions into the FOMBR configuration to yield the novel anaerobic forward osmosis membrane bioreactor (AnFOMBR). B...

This PowerPoint examines the role of membranes in Seawater desalination both past, current and future...