Hybrid Membrane Systems for Water Purification - Technology, Systems Design and Operations

Hardcover  384 pp  ISBN 1856174425      £120.00

• Informs readers of which membranes to use; why, where and when
• Will help readers to trouble-shoot and improve performance
• Provides case studies help understanding through real-life situations

Membrane systems are finding increasing application worldwide in the purification of potable and industrial water, and their design and use is set to grow considerably in years to come.

This comprehensive book is written in a practical style with emphasis on process description, key unit operations, plant equipment description, equipment installation, safety and maintenance, process control, plant start-up, operation and troubleshooting. It is supplemented by case studies and useful engineering rules-of-thumb.

The author is a chemical engineer with many years experience in the field and his technical knowledge and practical know-how in the water purification industry are summarised succinctly in this volume.

Readership: Field engineers and operators; OEM companies; Equipment manufacturers; specifiers; consultants; academics Will ensure your system design is fit for its purpose

Contents

• 1.0 Introduction to Membrane Technology
• 1.1 Technology Overview
• 1.2 Historical Development
• 1.3 Membrane Separation Characteristics
• 1.4 Membrane Processes
• 1.5 Membrane Modules
• 1.6 Membrane Fouling
• 1.7 Concluding Remarks
• References

• 2.0 Water and Membrane Treatment
• 2.1 Priceless Water
• 2.2 Water Treatment
• 2.3 Membrane Fouling, Scaling and Controls
• 2.4 Membrane Systems Design
• 2.5 Membrane Cleaning and Sanitisation
• 2.6 Concluding Remarks
• References

• 3.0 Hybrid Membrane Systems - Case Studies
• 3.1 Seawater Desalination
• 3.2 Brackish Water Desalination
• 3.3 Municipal Water Treatment
• 3.4 Water for Reclamation
• 3.5 Industrial Water Treatment
• 3.6 High Purity Water Production
• 3.7 Fuel Cell Power Plant Water Production
• 3.8 Food Applications
• References

• 4.0 Hybrid Membrane System Design and Operation
• 4.1 Process Description
• 4.2 Process Design and Controls
• 4.3 System Operation
• 4.4 Systems Diagnosis and Maintenance
• 4.5 Process Equipment
• 4.6 Concluding Remarks
• References

• 5.0 Appendix: Engineering Data and Notes
• 5.1 Glossary/ Terminology
• 5.2 Membrane Polymer Performance
• 5.3 Chlorination of PA Membranes
• 5.4 Fluid Flow in Microporous Membranes
• 5.5 Surfactant Micelles Size Correlation
• 5.6 Deioniser Design
• 5.7 Process Controls
• 5.8 Centrifugal Pumps
• 5.9 Control Valves
• 5.10 Materials Properties
• 5.11 Process Validation
• 5.12 RO/NF Feed Water Analysis
• 5.13 Conversion Factors
• 5.14 Water Tables
• References