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AWWA ACE70858

  • Direct Observation of Bacterial Adhesion to Seawater RO Membranes
  • Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2009
  • Publisher: AWWA

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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the general mechanisms of biofilm formation. Study hypothesis is stated as: unique solution chemistrycondition of seawater: the high ionic strength(eliminate electrostatic double layer interactionvan der Waals and short-range interactionsbecome dominant),divalent cations; and, a given bacteria at a particular growth state will deposit morerapidly on more hydrophobic, rough surfaces. The experimental method included direct observation. Experimental materials were bacteria, membrane, and solution chemistry. Topics presented include: multi-probe liquid contact angle; bacteria and membrane properties; summary of adhesive energies; deposition result of different SWRO membranes and different chemistry solution; and, hydrodynamic condition - effect of cross flow velocity and permeate flow rate. Concluding remarks: H. pacifica is extremely hydrophilic; SWHR is very hydrophilic; SWC3+ is relatively hydrophobic; and, it is not clear why the more complex seawater matrix produces more hydrophilic membranes, less adhesion force, and lower deposition. Includes tables, figures.

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