Hollow fibre

If the notion of sustainable critical flux can be analysed in regards to hydrodynamics conditions imposed closed to a defined membrane surface taking into account the suspension characteristics, it is important to integrate the actual heterogeneity of filtration conditions relatively to the individu

This work focuses on a non-destructive process for recovering valuable aromatic fractions from odorous industry aqueous effluent. Non-dispersive extraction of ten selected aroma compound was carried out on very diluted model aqueous solutions, using membrane contactors, in two configurations: liquid

This work focuses on a non-destructive process for recovering valuable aromatic fractions from an odorous tomato industry aqueous effluent. Non-dispersive solvent extraction of four selected aroma compounds, chosen as key aroma, was, at first, carried out on very diluted model aqueous solutions. Mas

Partial nitrification is required before transporting secondary treated wastewater by pipe, which is common in most schemes of wastewater reclamation for irrigation. Sulfide, generated in the anaerobic conditions of the pipe, induces toxicity, corrosion and unpleasant odours. However, a low nitrate

Gas–liquid slug flow is commonly employed as an enhancement technique for cross-flow ultrafiltration. This technique worked well on flat sheet and larger diameter membrane modules, but hydrodynamics and mass transfer, hence optimal operation, differs for the smaller diameter hollow fibre membranes w

A new way to prepare nanofiltration membranes, consisting of in-line external modification of the skin of a polysulfone ultrafiltration hollow fibre skin, is described. The paper presents a continuous process (dip-coating followed by photografting) and the influence of the operating conditions on th