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Membrane Processes and Applications in Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment
Aslıhan Kerç
ENVE 420
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General Definition
Membrane Processes include a broad range of seperation processes from filtration to ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis.
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Types of Membrane processes
Microfiltration (MF)Ultrafiltration (UF)Nanofiltration (NF)Reverse Osmosis (RO)Dialysis / Electrodialysis (ED)
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Examples for Applications of Membrane Processes
Desalting seawaterHolding back seawater intrusionTreating brackish groundwaterWater softeningWaste water recoveryRemoving color, odor, and other organic
contaminants
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Process Configuration - General
Concentrate
ProductFeed
Influent to the membrane module: Feed water / feed stream
Liquid that passes through the semi-permeable membrane: permeate / product stream / permeating stream
Semi-permeable membrane
Liquid containing the retained constituents: Concentrate / retentate / reject / retained phase / waste stream
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A membrane is a film.
A semi-permeable membrane is a VERY THIN film that allows some types of matter to pass through while leaving others behind.
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Flux / Rate of flux
Rate at which the permeate flows through the membrane
Units: kg /m2d
gal / ft2d
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Molecular sizePolarityMolecular shape
are influential in removal efficiency.
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Membrane Types ED MF UF NF RO
Retained
Water, TSS, microbes uncharged molecules
Larger particles
Larger molecules
Higher charged ions
almost everything
Transported
Dissolved salts
Dissolved salts, small particles
Small molecules and ions
Mono- valent ions, small molecules
Very small uncharged molecules
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Ultrafiltration
Primarily a concentration processPumping energy is required to force liquid through the membraneRelatively large size particles (MW 10000 – 40000<) are retained and concentratedPotential use in the recycling of metal containing alkaline cleaner wastes and paints (concentrate)Reduction of metals in industrial wastes
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UltrafiltrationDoes not change the chemistry of water.
For example to obtain potable water from surface water, which is chemically clean, but contains algea and bacteria, UF can be used.
Same water quality with coagulation / flocculaltion Removes turbidity
UF removes larger organics, colloids, bacteria while allowing most ions and small organics to permeate the porous structure.Larger pore size Requires much lower differential operating pressure.
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Ultrafiltration
Cross flow or transverse flowAny membrane configurationUse re-circulation for high TSSOperating pressures ~ 50 psiUses back flush to loosen foulingExcellent pretreatment for RO or Post
treatment for ED.
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UF can replace several conventional processes
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UltrafiltrationMay be considered as pre-treatment before R/O to prevent clogging of membranes.
Applications in industrial wastes:
Metal industry Seperation of water-oil emulsions
Automotive painting industry to seperate dye from washing water
Pharmaceutical industry Seperation of enzymes
Food industry Cheese waste
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Reverse Osmosis - a Natural Process Water is drawn from a low to a high concentration. Evapo-transpiration creates a suction which draws water up through the root hairs to the leaves.In RO systems pressure is applied to the high concentration side of the membrane to induce osmotic flow of clean water to the low concentration side.
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One Stage - Elements in Parallel
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Two Staged System - 2:1 array
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Reverse Osmosis
Spiral wound or hollow fine fiberPretreatment is critical to successNTU <1, SDI<3Operating pressures from 150 - 1000 psiRemoves >95-99% TDSConcentrate Stream is 15-25% of flow
with 4 to 6 times the TDS.
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Reverse Osmosis
Concentrates dissolved materials from dilute solutions.
Both size and chrage are effective
Single charged H ions pass readily
Large metallic ions with higher + charge cannot pass easily (Ni, Zn, Cu, Cd)
Lower + charges ions can pass (Na, K)
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Reverse OsmosisPumping energy is required to force the liquid through membrane from lesser to more concentrated solution, because the pressure must overcome the osmotic pressure between solutions.
R/O used by metal platers for controlling Ni in the rinse discharge.
Proposed method by USEPA for “zero discharge”.
R/O successfully applied for removing fats, oils, grease.
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Nanofiltration
Cross flow or transverse flowAny membrane configurationturbidity <1 NTU, SDI <5Operating pressure 50 - 200 psiUsed for softening or special applications
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Nanofiltration
Nanofiltration Membrane softening
Ecomomically softens waterNF removes organic compounds
(250 – 1000 mW)Rejects some salts (divalent, Cu2+, Mg2+)Lower driving pressure than R/O
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Membrane Configurations
1. Spiral wound: Flexible permeate spacer between 2 flat membrane sheets
2. Hollow fibre: inside out / outside in flow3. Tubular : either single or in a bundle,
inside – outside4. Plates and frame: Series of flat
membrane sheets and support plates5. Pleated cartridge filters: Microfiltration
applications (e.g. Concentrate virus from treated water)
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Filtration Mode terms -
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Membrane Configurations
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More Membrane Configurations
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Sieving, Diffusion & Pore Flow
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McAllen, TX Waste Water Recovery (6 g/min)
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0.1 MGD RO Package System
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Yuma Desalting Plant (100 MGD)
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ElectrodialysisSome chemicals cannot pass through charged
membranes as easily as water.Direct current electricity is applied through
wastewater. Charged impurities move through alternating + and – resin membranes that remove ionic impurities from water.
Used for the removal of sulfates, fluorides, chromates..
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ElectrodialysisUses electrical power to draw ions from
product water to the concentrate stream.
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ElectrodialysisMembrane fouling and scaling problems
are very common.Used to treat brackish water.
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Plumbing for EDR
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PV EDR, 1 g/min
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Photovoltaic Electrodialysis
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Re-circulation to Increase Cross- Flow Velocity, Decrease Fouling
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Vacuum driven separation MF or UF-
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Microfiltration
Any filtration modeAny membrane configurationNeeds back flushing and air scourOperating pressure ~ 20-30 psiHighly automated!Can add coagulants to enhance filtrationCan be a good pretreatment for RO or NF
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Bolinas Woodrat WTP 0.2 MGD MF
High Turbidity80% RecoveryProduct - .04 NTUConcentrate is discharged to surface water
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MF Hollow Fiber Modules
Removes Giardia, Cryptosporidium, virus, turbidity:Great for waste water recovery.
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Concentrate Disposal
Combine with reclaimed water and release to surface water.
Deep Well injection - Limited by GeologyEvaporation/Crystallization - Capacity
limitedIrrigating golf courses and roadway
vegetation - Environmental limitationsSaline wetlands - Capacity Limited
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Saline Wetlands
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Irrigation -
Not a long term solution TDS should be <1000 mg/L Need careful irrigation management Need soil moisture monitoring equipment Good for golf courses with no surface discharge
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In Summary
There is a membrane system to treat most any water problem.
RO and NF systems should be used to remove only dissolved solids - they need VERY clear feed water.
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Electrodialysis
ED removes IONS from water - it does NOT remove crypto, giardia, uncharged molecules, suspended solids etc.
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UF and MF
UF can remove color and odor causing organics, virus, and other microbiological pests. Not dissolved salts.
MF can remove suspended solids, turbidity, crypto and giardia. Not color, virus, or dissolved solids.
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Membrane Fouling
Potential deposition and accumulation of constituenst in the feed stream on the membrane.
Biological fouling: Various microorganisms can deposit on membrane surface.
Controlled by disinfection of ww. Chlorination,
UV application in upstream of the membrane
Avoid damage of the membrane by the disinfectant.
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Membrane Biological Reactor (MBR)
Consists of a biological reactor with suspended biomass and solids seperation by microfiltration membranes.
Nominal pore size 0.1 – 0.4 micronMBRs can be used with:
Aerobic / anaerobic suspended growth bioreactors to seperate treated ww from active biomass
Used for industrial ww, municipal ww, water re-use
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Membrane Biological Reactor (MBR)
Supplementary solid seperation in secondary clarification and effluent filtration
Eliminates secondary clarification and operate at higher MLSS.
Advantages:
- Higher volumetric loading rates?
shorter HRT, lower volume
- Longer SRT ?
less sludge production
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MBR advantages (cont.)
- Operation at low D.O.
Potential for simultaneous nitrification – denitrification in long SRT systems
- High effluent quality: low turbidity, bacteria, TSS, BOD
(95% COD, 98% BOD, 99% SS removal)- Less space- Suitable for reuse following disinfection
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MBR disadvantages
High capital costLimited data on membrane lifeHigh cost of membrane replacementEnergy costMembrane fouling
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MBR Types
1. Integrated MBR with immersed membrane module.
Membranes are mounted in modules / casettes
Parts: membranes + support structures + inlet / outlet connections
2. Bioreactor with an external membrane seperation unit.
Recirculated MBR. Mixed liquor is circulated through membrane unit.
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MBR Modules
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MBR Vacuum < 50 kPa draws water through
membrane, solids retain in the reactorAt the base of the module, there is an air
distribution manifold.Air helps to:
-maintain TSS in suspension within the bioreactor
- clean exterior of membrane surface (scouring)
- provide oxygen
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Support Facilities of MBR Systems
Permeate pumpsChemical storage tanksChemical feed pumpsProcess controlAir scour system: Course bubble diffusers
located in aeration basin. Provides continuous agitation on the outside of the membrane to minimize solids deposition
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MBR Companies in the Market ZenonKubotaKochMitsubishiLyonaise des Eaux - Degremont
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In-line Recirculated MBR DesignActivated sludge from the bioreactor is pumped
to a pressure driven tubular membrane (solids retained inside)
Solids are recycled to activated sludge basin.
Membranes are backwashed.
No problem of filamentous sludge bulking, floc settling.
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MBR DesignHigher MLSS
Operation 15 000 – 25 000 mg/L (reported)
Optimum 8 000 – 10 000 mg/L
Membrane flux rate (L/m2h) is an important design and operation parameter
Lower flux rates @ higher MLSS
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MBR Design - FLUXInner skin membranes flux 0.5 – 2 m/d
Outer skin membranes flux 0.2 – 0.6 m/d
Most promising tech.
Low energy consumption, reduction in skid manufacturing costs.
Current research optimization of fluxes (3 times lower than internal membranes)
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Membrane FoulingBiomass coats the outer layer of membranes
Finer particles may penetrate the inner pores increase in pressure loss
Periodic more aggresive cleaning may be needed to maintain filtration capacity.
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3 Step Cleaning Process1) Course bubble aeration: Air bubbles rise
between vertically oriented fibers. Fibers agitate against one another
Mechanical scouring
2) Filtration is interrupted at every 15-30 minutes. Membrane fibres are backwashed with permeate for 30 – 45 sec.
Chlorine is added to back flush water (<5 mg/L) to inactivate and remove microbes that colonize on the outer membrane surface
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3 Step Cleaning Process
3) Maintenance clean ~ 3 times / week
Backwash with strong sodium hypochlorite (100 mg/L) or citric acid for 45 min, then with permeate.
Downtime ~75 min for cleaning.
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External Cleaning3-6 months
Casettes are taken out of the bioreactor and submerged in high concentration chlorine solution bath (1500 – 2000 mg/L) for 24h
Pressure drop across the membranes is monitored to indicate fouling problems and cleaning needs.
~60 kPa pressure drop needs recovery cleaning
Spare membranes are installed during recovery cleaning.