Microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) as applied on drinking water and wastewater has evolved significantly over the past 30 years. While research existed for some time, the technology started gaining acceptance in the early nineties with the introduction of dead-end mode (as opposed to crossflow mode), integrity tests, and cleaning protocols that began to increase overall cost-effectiveness. These low pressure membranes have gained wide acceptance as an ideal technology choice for drinking water purification and for RO pretreatment due to their ability to provide an absolute barrier to pathogens and suspended solids and as a result ensure water purity and reduce the fouling potential of downstream processes. The US Surface Water Treatment Rule that became effective in 1993 further propelled the technology towards acceptance in the industry as it provided an ideal solution to meet the tighter regulations.
This presentation is available to AMTA Members only.
Speaker
- Tom Poschmann
Company
- Scinor Water America, LLC
Event
- AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference, West Palm Beach, FL
Session
- AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference
Date
- 07/20/21
Media
Keywords
- MF, UF, RO Pretreatmeent
Reference
- 9710-DP2686