Effect of Coagulation Pretreatment on Membrane Filtration Performance
Howe, Kerry James
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Description
Title
Effect of Coagulation Pretreatment on Membrane Filtration Performance
Author(s)
Howe, Kerry James
Issue Date
2001
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Clark, Mark M.
Department of Study
Civl and Environmental Engineering
Discipline
Civl and Environmental Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Engineering, Environmental
Language
eng
Abstract
This research accomplished two significant goals with important implications for the water treatment industry. First, an understanding of the conditions under which coagulation can improve membrane performance has been developed. Improved understanding of this relationship allows microfiltration and ultrafiltration to be applied to a wider variety of water treatment situations. In situations where coagulation can reduce membrane fouling, overall treatment costs may be reduced. Second, the experimental results have been used to develop a theoretical explanation for membrane fouling by natural waters. This theory can guide future research, which may identify methods to relate raw water quality to membrane performance or techniques to reduce fouling and improve overall membrane treatment effectiveness.
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