The use of polymer in pre-treatment steps to MF/UF membrane systems is typically avoided by engineers and membrane suppliers due to concerns of irreversible membrane fouling. This study documents the adverse impacts associated with polymer in the MF feed water. Investigation showed that MF modules retained solids associated with the polymer and resulted in membrane damage
This presentation is available to AMTA Members only.
Speaker
- Andy Findlay / Andrew Layson
Company
- MWH Australia
Event
- AWWA/AMTA Membrane Technology Conference, Glendale, AZ
Session
- AWWA/AMTA Membrane Technology Conference
Date
- 02/27/12
Media
Keywords
- pretreatment, blending, reuse, wastewater
Reference
- 9658-DP1078