Abstract:T his work presents a membrane bioreactor prototype used to separate emulsion phases formed in the biodesulfurization reaction. Hydrophobic membranes used for the construction of the prototype allow the separation of the organic/watery phases. The separation unit resembles a tube and carcass heat exchanger. By feeding the emulsion through the housing and due to the pressure gradient pushed on the membrane, the organic phase pass through and allow to obtain an organic phase free of cells and water. Several orga… Show more
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