This book presents the editor's recently proposed mathematical models for flux prediction in membrane filtration. It also provides typical mathematical models used in the development of membrane fouling control and explains the step-by-step derivation of these models. The book then highlights how these mathematical models provide insights into the mechanisms of membrane fouling and cleaning to allow for a better understanding of the complete membrane filtration process. Given its scope, this book appeals to a broad readership, particularly professionals at universities as well as engineers engaged in membrane separation in an industrial process.

Describes mathematical models in membrane flux prediction Provides explanation on the step-by-step derivation of mathematical models Presents up-to-date concepts in membrane fouling and cleaning

Autorentext

Zhan Wang obtained his doctorate from Saint Petersburg Technological Institute (Technical University) in 1995. He has been at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, since 1995, and as a professor of chemical engineering since 2005. He was a visiting scholar with George Belfort, NAE member, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA, from 2009 to 2010. He acts as the leader of the expert group of China's water technology in the 45th and 46th World Skills Competition. His current research focuses include membrane filtration flux prediction, membrane fouling and cleaning mechanisms exploration, membrane filtration process optimization, and anti-fouling membrane fabrication.

Inhalt

1. Basic Concepts.- 2. Constant Pressure Mode.- 3. Constant Flux Mode.- 4. Hydraulic Cleaning.- 5. Backwashing.- 6. Chemical Cleaning.- 7. Other Cleaning Methods.