Description:
This study aimed for the characterization of bulk organic matter in seawater and bay water by various analytical techniques and link these measurements with fouling in membrane systems. Furthermore, it aimed for the development of the Modified Fouling Index - ultrafiltration (MFI-UF) at constant flux filtration as an accurate test to measure the particulate fouling potential of a feed water and predict the rate of fouling in reverse osmosis systems.
The new developments presented in this study will enable engineers, plant operators and scientists not only to design better plants, but also to improve operation and monitoring of fouling in seawater reverse osmosis systems.