Assessing the fouling behavior of PTFE membrane in air-gap membrane distillation against oil-in-brine stabilized emulsions
Amr E. Mansi,
Sahar M. El-Marsafy,
Yasser Elhenawy
et al.
Abstract:Understanding the fouling behavior in membrane operations is crucial for designing an effective treatment sequence. The membrane materials, feed characteristics, and operating conditions affect the fouling behavior. In this study, the fouling behavior of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane in membrane distillation was assessed after the treatment of oil-in-brine stabilized emulsions. Membrane backwash by water in membrane distillation partially restored the membrane’s initial condition and eliminated salt … Show more
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