Pilot-scale trials of four different pre-treatments to ceramic membranes were performed for a surface water in southwest England. A study of the organic character of the feed and treated provided an indication of which fraction of organics was contributing to fouling. The large molecular weight organics contributed to fouling when ion exchange was...

The use of ceramic MF was evaluated for a secondary wastewater effluent was done with no oxidant, chlorine and ozone as pretreatment and with in-line coagulation. Coagulation was required for effective control of organic fouling of the membrane. Ozone with coagulant was effective for operations but ozone cost could be prohibitive....

This paper presents the results from a twelve-month pilot study using ceramic membranes on Lake Michigan water in a sustainable manner with a flux of 103 gfd (175 lmh), with chlorinated and acidic chemically enhanced backwashes, and with pre-treatment with polyaluminum chloride coagulation. They estimate that the cleaning interval could be up to 10...

This paper describes a process comprised of ion exchange, in-line coagulation and ceramic microfiltration (MF) tested for treating surface waters in southwest England. The membrane could operate at the nominal flux of 109 lmh. The process handled abrupt water quality changes by adjusting the coagulant dosage and with the normal course of backwashes...

Ceramic membranes are being considered for reuse applications due to their durability and the ability to use strong chemicals to clean the membranes. Some pilot evaluations of different pre-treatments to ceramic membranes have been completed, and more are underway. It is clear that membranes can perform well when the pre-treatment is optimized. Thi...

This paper focuses on pre-treatment with coagulation upstream of ceramic microfiltration for treating surface water on a pilot-scale in Andijk, the Netherlands. Two coagulation systems, i.e., a conventional coagulation/flocculation system and an in-line coagulation absorber (ILCA) are compared....

Natural organic matter (NOM) impacts membrane treatment, and is an important water quality parameter throughout the water process treatment train. This paper highlights considerations for NOM control in pre- and post-membrane processes....

This abstracts focus on the construction works and commissioning of three international drinking water plants, that will feature PWNT?s technologies: Choa Chu Kang waterworks (CCKWW) of Singapore?s National Water Agency PUB, South West Water?s Mayflower water treatment works in Plymouth, United Kingdom and Sonnenberg water treatment plant of ewl en...