Parametric Effects of the Performance of Nanofiltration Membrane

Abstract:

The effects of pressure, concentration and feed temperature using a high pressure membrane filtration test rig capable of handling nanofiltration and reverse osmosis separation was investigated. The experimental results indicated that the applied pressure across the membrane has a significant positive influence on the flux produced and increasing the pressure will rupture the membrane if excessive force or pressure is applied. The high concentrations of solutes/molecules inhibit the flow of fluid through the membrane consequently lower fluxes and improved separation is and subsequently all variables, including their interactions, examined was found to be significant.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 248)
• Pages: 31-36
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.248.31
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Ayo Samuel Afolabi, Kazeem Oladele Sanusi, Ambali Saka Abdulkareem, Jaafar Bux Mohamed
• Keywords: Fluxes, Membranes Technology, Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis (RO)

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