Evaluation of cartridge filter performance: Are cartridge filters effective for SWRO desalination plants

Cartridge filter performance at Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plants were studied at both open-ocean intake and well intake feed. The well intake showed no improvement in feed for NOM, bacteria and algae concentrations but did see an increase in bacteria concentrations. The open-ocean intake showed a reduction in biopolymer, bacteria, and algae concentrations but did show an increase in TEP concentrations.