Overview of the basic of membrane water treatment systems. The typical components of capital costs are defined while operating costs are also illustrated. The variables that contribute to these costs are noted with suggestions offered to minimize expense....

The historical performance of a 1.5 mgd Memcor membrane filtration system installed in 1994 is presented. This system has continuously operated since that time. It is one of the first large scale membrane filtration systems installed in the USA as a public water system and services a private industry as well as neighboring homes. There are several...