Modelling and optimization of pervaporation membrane modules: a critical review

X Lu, J Huang, M Pinelo, G Chen, Y Wan… - Journal of Membrane …, 2022 - Elsevier
Pervaporation (PV) has been regarded as a promising separation technology for purification
of organic solvents, dehydration of chemicals, removal of volatile organic compounds …

[PDF][PDF] Fouling and fouling mitigation in batch reverse osmosis: review and outlook

L Burlace, P Davies - Desalination Water Treatment, 2022 - deswater.com
abstract In recent years, many advances have been made in reverse osmosis (RO)
technology, and in understanding the fouling and scaling phenomena that limit its …

Raman spectroscopy for real-time concurrent detection of multiple scalants on RO membranes

DJ Park, OD Supekar, VM Bright, AR Greenberg… - Desalination, 2023 - Elsevier
In-situ monitoring techniques of reverse osmosis (RO) desalination systems, particularly
those with chemical sensing capabilities, can provide the means for better understanding …

Multi-scale visualization of incipient CaCO3 scaling on the polyamide layer of reverse osmosis membranes

NR Sarker, P Cherukupally, I Gourevich, J Wilbur… - Desalination, 2022 - Elsevier
Although robust models on water transport across reverse osmosis (RO) membranes exist,
detailed mechanistic insights of mineral scaling in the active polyamide (PA) layer …

Effects of feed solution chemistry on membrane scaling in fertilizer-drawn forward osmosis process for sustainable agricultural reuse

G Jeong, D Jang, H Lee, A Jang - Desalination, 2023 - Elsevier
Scaling formation on the forward osmosis (FO) membrane surface is a critical problem in
fertilizer-drawn forward osmosis (FDFO). In this study, the effect of feed solution chemistry on …

Application of optical coherence tomography (OCT) to analyze membrane fouling under intermittent operation

S Lee, H Cho, Y Choi, S Lee - Membranes, 2023 - mdpi.com
There is increasing interest in membrane systems powered by renewable energy sources,
including solar and wind, that are suitable for decentralized water supply in islands and …

End-of-the-day rinsing for improved maintainability of intermittently operated small-scale photovoltaic-powered reverse osmosis systems

NR Sarker, P Cherukupally, R Sodhi, A Bilton - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
Effective maintenance is critical for extending the life of membranes in photovoltaic-powered
reverse osmosis (PVRO) systems, particularly for small-scale units in off-grid communities …

Real-time monitoring of organic fouling in reverse osmosis under hydrodynamic conditions: A comprehensive analysis

MY Abubasha, TPP Le, JK Ali, A AlFantazi, MS Jouini… - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
This study thoroughly examines how humic acid (HA) fouling impacts reverse osmosis (RO)
performance under varying conditions using advanced imaging and analytical techniques …

Off-Grid Solar-Powered Nanofiltration Pilot Study Relevant to the Navajo Nation

A Brizo - 2022 - search.proquest.com
Rural communities that are not connected to the electric or water grid often face challenges
with access to affordable and safe potable water. Photovoltaic-powered membrane …

Image-based Characterization and Data-driven Techniques for Mitigation of Photovoltaic Reverse Osmosis Membrane Scaling

NR Sarker - 2022 - search.proquest.com
The scarcity of potable drinking water is a billion-person problem and the primary cause of
health impacts in many off-grid communities of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) …