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AWWA MTC53910
- Coupling Between Chemical and Physical Interactions in NOM Fouling of NF Membranes: Implications for Fouling Control
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 05/01/2001
- Publisher: AWWA
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Membrane fouling is an obstacle for the efficient operation of membrane plantsused for the desalination of brackish water and drinking water treatment. Amongthe foulants in raw waters, natural organic matter ( NOM ) is a major cause ofmembrane fouling. A systematic bench-scale investigation on the roles of calciumconcentration and hydrodynamics (controlled by permeate flux and cross flow rate)in nanofiltration ( NF) membrane fouling by NOM is reported. It is shown that NOMfouling is determined by an interplay between chemical and hydrodynamicinteractions. Includes figures.