Rejection of submicron sized particles from swimming pool water by a monolithic SiC microfiltration membrane: Relevance of steric and electrostatic interactions

Skibinski, Bertram; Müller, Pascal; Uhl, Wolfgang

doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2015.10.033

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“…Giardia cysts, Cryptosporidium oocysts). 21,22 The structure of hardwood consists of an anisotropic arrangement of cells, resulting in a material with directional porosity. This characteristic makes wood tissue particularly interesting for filtration in a continuous flow setup.…”

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Rejection of micron-sized particles using beech wood xylem

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Beckmann

Skibinski

et al. 2019

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol.

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Rejection of micron-sized particles using beech wood xylem

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Beckmann

Skibinski

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Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol.

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“…Membrane filtration has previously used to treat swimming pool water. The use of ceramic microfiltration (Skibinski et al, 2016) and ultrafiltration (Barbot & Moulin, 2008) are examples. The installation of ultrafine filtration systems also reduces water consumption and allow centres to backwash their pools more efficiently.…”

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“…Conventional or traditional water treatment includes sedimentation, coagulation, sand and granular activated carbon filtration. Advanced procedures like membrane filtration (micro-, nano-or ultrafiltration) or ultraviolet irradiation are increasingly used for pool water treatment (Skibinski et al, 2016(Skibinski et al, , 2019. Simple purification processes, including a settling tank with a coagulant chamber and after a tank for intensive aeration, allow the backwash water to introduce into waters or the ground (Wyczarska-Kokot & Lempart, 2018).…”

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Water loss in swimming pool filter backwashing processes in the Balearic Islands (Spain)

Doménech-Sánchez

Laso²,

Berrocal³

2021

Water Policy

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Swimming pools are a major contributor to water consumption in our community. However, the high water loss associated with filter cleaning is unknown. In this work, we investigate the current procedures for filter backwashing in public swimming pools by questionnaires to owners and managers. Then, we use the collected data to estimate their environmental and economic costs. Besides, we measure several parameters in the field during the process performed in four representative swimming pools. The investigation revealed that the water loss associated with filter cleaning in public swimming pools arises to 5.5 million m3 water per year, which represents an expense of 13.96 million €. Based on our results, the followed protocols were inappropriate in most cases, indicating that even the required water amount would be higher. The most suitable parameters for filter backwashing monitoring were combined chlorine, ammonium, turbidity and chemical oxygen demand (COD). The necessity for specific strategies and legislation for the management of these installations, the treatment of the generated wastewater, as the implementation of different technological solutions to reduce water loss are discussed.

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“…First, "low quality" waters typically with high turbidity and organic matter can cause membrane fouling, with pore clogging, pore size diminution and formation of a layer cake, which can enhance the viral retention [64]. Then, electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions can be influenced by various water characteristics as pH, ionic strength, type of ions in solution or turbidity [8,25,65,66]. Dishari et al observed optimal conditions for viral removal with low pH and low ionic strength [65].…”

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