Particle count and size alteration for membrane fouling reduction in non-conventional water filtration.

If coagulation is not completely successful and produces aggregates which are too small, fouling may increase. In some cases, a deep-bed filter could perhaps provide a solution. The paper examines these effects using experimental results for different waters. Activated sludge effluents, stormy seawater containing microalgae and spent filter backwash water (SFBW) were coagulated by alum or ferric chloride. Sand filtration tests were carried out. Tests were performed in a membrane filtration stirred cell, filtration pilot plant equipped with SDI analyzer (seawater) and pilot UF plant (SFBW). For activated sludge effluent, alum residual ratio curves of turbidity and total particle count (TPC) followed one another. With ferric chloride, low coagulant dosage showed negative turbidity removal. Contact granular filtration reduced membrane fouling intensity. Increasing the dose resulted in higher improvement in membrane flux. For seawater, a filter run period under storm conditions reached 35 hours with satisfactory filtrate quality. An iron chloride dose of 0.3 mg/l during normal conditions and 0.5 mg/l for stormy condition should be injected, mixed well before the filters, while maintaining 10 m/hr filtration rate and pH 6.8 value. For SFBW, alum flocculation pretreatment of SFBW was effective in reducing turbidity, TPC, viruses and protozoa. SFBW settling prior to flocculation did not enhance turbidity and TPC removal. The largest remaining particle fraction after alum flocculation was 3-10 microm in size, both Cryptosporidium and Giardia are found in this size range. Coagulation enhanced the removal of small size particles, a positive impact on reducing membrane fouling potential.     

Investigation of membrane fouling in ultrafiltration using model organic compounds.

Natural organic matter (NOM) is known to be the worst foulant in the membrane processes, but the complexities of NOM make it difficult to determine its effects on membrane fouling. Therefore, simple organic compounds (surrogates for NOM) were used in this research to investigate the fouling mechanisms in ultrafiltration. Previous research on NOM components in membrane processes indicated that polysaccharides formed an important part of the fouling cake. Three polysaccharides (dextran, alginic acid, and polygalacturonic acid) and a smaller carbohydrate (tannic acid) were evaluated for their removal in softening (the treatment process in the City of Austin). Two polysaccharides (dextran and alginic acid) were selected and further investigated for their effects on membrane fouling. The two raw organic waters (4 mg/L C) showed quite different patterns of flux decline indicating different fouling mechanisms. Softening pretreatment was effective to reduce flux decline of both waters. The SEM images of the fouled membrane clearly showed the shapes of deposited foulants. The high resolution results of the XPS spectra showed substantially different spectra of carbon, C(1s), in the membrane fouled by two raw organic waters. The XPS was beneficial in determining the relative composition of each fouling material on the membrane surface.     

微滤膜法饮用水处理工艺中膜污染控制的研究

采用150 m3/d的微滤膜法饮用水处理中试研究了膜污染的控制方法,包括反冲洗、混凝预处理以及在线的通量维护措施--EFM(Enhance Flux Maintenance).结果表明,单独采用水反冲洗时,膜比通量的恢复效果较差,采用气水联合反冲洗时效果明显好转,膜污染速率降低为原来的44%.混凝预处理能够很好地控制膜污染,其主要作用在于降低滤饼层阻力和减轻不可逆膜污染.在研究的范围内,混凝剂投加量越高,对膜污染的控制作用越好.EFM能够阶段性地去除膜污染,有效地恢复膜比通量,因而能够显著地延长化学清洗周期,减少化学清洗频率.     

操作条件对浸没式超滤膜污染影响的中试研究

采用混凝—沉淀—浸没式超滤工艺进行了处理滦河原水的中试研究,重点考察气水比、通量以及排泥方式对膜污染的影响。结果表明,在低温低浊期采用8:1～10:1的气水比、25L/(m2.h)的通量、每天排泥的工况能很好地延缓膜污染,同时在排泥前空曝气10min对膜污染也有一定的延缓作用。     

高锰酸钾强化混凝—陶瓷微滤膜集成工艺处理水源水研究

采用高锰酸钾强化混凝—陶瓷微滤膜集成工艺处理水源水,主要考察了不同高锰酸钾投加量对集成工艺中膜污染状况和出水水质的影响。结果表明,在混凝过程中投加高锰酸钾进行预氧化,与单独的混凝—陶瓷微滤膜集成工艺相比,膜污染速率下降,降低了不可逆膜污染;出水水质得到一定程度的提高,其中UV254、CODMn、DOC、TN去除率分别提高了约3%、10%、5%、16%。另外,出水浊度<0.1 NTU,出水颗粒数水平也得到了很大改善。     

Investigation of membrane fouling by synthetic and natural particles.

The biggest impediment for applying membrane processes is fouling that comes from mass flux better (such as particle and organic matter) to the membrane surface and its pores. Numerous research articles have indicated that either particles or natural organic matter (NOM) has been the most detrimental foulant. Therefore, the role of particles in membrane fouling was investigated with two synthetic waters (having either particles alone or particles with simple organic matter) and a natural water. Membrane fouling was evaluated with flux decline behavior and direct images from scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the combined fouling by kaolin and dextran (a simple organic compound selected as a surrogate for NOM) showed no difference from the fouling with only the organic matter. The similarity might stem from the fact that dextran (i.e., polysaccharide) has no ability to be adsorbed on the clay material, so that the polysaccharide behaves the same with respect to the membrane with or without clay material being present. In contrast to kaolin, the natural particles showed a dramatic effect on membrane fouling.     

Correlations between silt density index,turbidity and oxidation-reduction potential parameters in seawater reverse osmosis desalination

The reverse osmosis method is one of the most widely used methods of seawater desalination at present.Hydrophilic and desalting membranes in reverse osmosis systems are highly susceptible to the input pollutants.Various contaminants,including suspended organic and inorganic matter,result in membrane fouling and membrane degradation.Fundamental parameters such as the turbidity,the amount of chlorine injection,and silt density index(SDI)are the most predominant parameters of fouling control in the membranes.In this study,the operation system included a water intake unit,a pretreatment system,and an RO system.The pretreatment system encompassed a clarifier,a gravity sand filter,pressurized sand filters,and a cartridge filter.The correlation between the amount of chlorine injection in terms of the oxidation-reduction potential(ORP)and the SDI value of the input water was investigated at a specified site next to the Persian Gulf.The results showed that,at certain intervals of inlet turbidity,injection of a certain amount of chlorine into the raw water has a distinct effect on the decrease of SDI.     

PVDF 膜污染及清洗试验研究

考察了采用膜混凝反应器处理滦河原水后膜污染情况及几种清洗方法。试验结果表明膜污染主要由铁污染和有机污染组成,碱洗能去除大部分的有机污染,而无机污染主要由酸洗去除。为使系统在较高通量下长期稳定运行,需依靠定时在线化学清洗及时恢复跨膜压力,在长期运行中持续投加1200mg/L次氯酸钠及时清除有机污染,当跨膜压力较高时再投加1.5%盐酸执行一次。进行化学清洗时氢氧化钠、次氯酸钠和盐酸三种清洗剂结合清洗效果很好,此外,水温、加药量及清洗时间是决定化学清洗效果的重要因素。     

A case study of dissolved air flotation for seasonal high turbidity water in Korea.

A DAF (Dissolved-Air-Flotation) process has been designed considering raw water quality characteristics in Korea. Although direct filtration is usually operated, DAF is operated when freshwater algae blooms occur or raw water turbidity becomes high. Pre-sedimentation is operated in case when the raw water turbidity is very high due to rainstorms. A main feature of this plant is that the operation mode can be changed (controlled) based on the characteristics of the raw water to optimize the effluent quality and the operation costs. Treatment capacity (surface loading rate) and efficiency of DAF was found to be better than the conventional sedimentation process. Moreover, low-density particles (algae and alum flocs) are easily separated while the removal of them by sedimentation is more difficult. One of the main concerns for DAF operation is a high raw water turbidity. DAF is not adequate for raw water, which is more turbid than 100 NTU. In order to avoid this problem, pre-sedimentation basins are installed in the DAF plant to decrease the turbidity of the DAF inflow. For simulation of the actual operation, bench and full-scale tests were performed for highly turbid water conditions. Consequently, it is suggested that pre-sedimentation with optimum coagulation prior to DAF is the appropriate treatment scheme.     

Turbidity control and fisheries enhancement in a bottomland hardwood backwater system in Louisiana (U.S.A.)

In response to a noticeable decline in recreational fishing in the formerly productive Larto—Saline backwater complex of east central Louisiana, a study was begun to identify causative factors for the decline and to determine effective methods to remedy the problem. To this end, water quality and fisheries surveys were conducted in the system for the study period 1 July, 1981 to 30 June, 1989. Data collected during the early years of the study indicated chronically high turbidity (> 100 FTU) to be the major factor limiting game fish production. The high turbidity can be related to man-made alterations of natural flood patterns that had changed the major source of backwater flooding from Black River to the highly turbid Red River. In September, 1986, a construction project was undertaken to restore flood patterns to approximate natural conditions. Sampling subsequent to this construction has shown a significant decrease in turbidity and an increase in game fish production.     

混凝防止膜污染的研究

试验主要研究混凝改善膜通量和防止膜污染的效果。试验的每个工况均为0.1MPa过滤压力,连续膜过滤8h,观察膜通量的变化情况。结果表明:在直接过滤原水的情况下,反冲洗后的膜通量恢复率仅为初始通量的40%;而投加了混凝剂4mg/L和10mg/L(以Al计)后,反冲洗后的膜通量得到了完全的恢复。混凝防止膜污染取决于过滤过程在膜表面形成的滤饼层的性能。在过滤混凝液的情况下,膜表面会形成滤饼层,从而有效地防止膜污染,而在过滤上清液的情况下,无法被混凝去除的中性亲水性的有机物沉积在膜表面,造成膜污染。     

PVDF微滤膜处理黄浦江微污染水的研究

试验采用聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)微滤膜处理黄浦江微污染原水,进膜水经预氯化、混凝沉淀进行前处理.试验考察了影响膜压差(TMP)变化的相关因素及工艺的净水效果.中试研究结果表明,在膜通量不变的条件下,膜反冲洗加氯量、进膜水的pH以及预处理过程对膜压差(TMP)的增长有较大的影响.该工艺可获得良好的出水水质,且在实现膜长期稳定运行的工况下,经药剂清洗后微滤膜具有很高的通量恢复.     

不同有机物组分对膜污染影响的中试研究

采用粉末活性炭、混凝沉淀和超滤膜联用的技术对某低浊湖水进行中试研究。试验结果表明,采用的超滤膜及其工艺系统不仅能有效地去除浊度及悬浮颗粒,还可将CODMn由4.17mg/L降至3mg/L以下。试验将有机物分离为强疏水、弱疏水、极性亲水和中性亲水四种组分,研究不同组分对膜污染的影响。试验结果显示,预处理和超滤膜能有效去除疏水性和极性亲水性有机物,但对中性亲水性有机物的去除效果较差。反冲洗能有效清除累积在膜内的疏水性和极性亲水性有机物,但难以清洗中性亲水性组分。药剂清洗可有效去除中性亲水性有机物。疏水组分造成膜的可逆污染,而中性亲水组分导致膜的不可逆污染。三维荧光分析表明,造成不可逆污染的有机物主要在Ex238/Em345区域响应。     

超滤膜对水中颗粒物的去除效果研究

通过浊度和颗粒数指标来考察混凝超滤组合工艺对水中颗粒物质的去除效果。试验结果表明,混凝超滤组合工艺可有效去除颗粒物质,满足饮用水生物安全的要求。膜进水的浊度较高和延长膜过滤时间有利于减少膜出水的颗粒。提高膜通量会在一定程度上增加膜出水的颗粒。试验还表明,浊度越低,其与颗粒数之间的相关性越差。     

一体化超滤-膜混凝吸附生物反应器饮用水除污染效能

为了提高超滤-膜生物反应器(UF-MBR)的饮用水除污染效果,在其反应器中直接投加粉末活性炭进行吸附和聚氯化铝进行混凝,构建一体化超滤-膜混凝吸附生物反应器(UF-MCABR)。试验结果表明,在投药量为粉末活性炭8mg/L、聚氯化铝10mg/L时,UF-MCABR对TOC和CODMn的去除率比UF-MBR分别提高了37.1个百分点和29.8个百分点;对DOC和UV254的去除率分别提高了40.6个百分点和61.4个百分点,并取得了几乎100%的硝化效率和PO34-—P去除效率。UF-MCABR的膜污染速率较之UF-MBR显著降低。     

Performance of ultrafiltration membrane process combined with coagulation/sedimentation.

Effects of coagulation/sedimentation as a pre-treatment on the dead-end ultrafiltration (UF) membrane process were studied in terms of membrane fouling and removal efficiency of natural dissolved organic matter, using Chitose River water. Two types of experiment were carried out. One was a bench scale membrane filtration with jar-test and the other was membrane filtration pilot plant combined with the Jet Mixed Separator (JMS) as a pre-coagulation/sedimentation unit. In the bench scale experiment, the effects of coagulant dosage, pH and membrane operating pressure on the membrane fouling and removal efficiency of natural dissolved organic matter were investigated. In the pilot plant experiment, we also investigated the effect of pre-coagulation/sedimentation on the membrane fouling and the removal efficiency of natural dissolved organic matter. Coagulation/sedimentation prior to membrane filtration process controlled the membrane fouling and increased the removal efficiency of natural dissolved organic matter.     

Evaluation of a MF membrane system composed of pre coagulation-sedimentation and chlorination for water reuse.

In this research, we investigated the variation of transmembrane pressure and permeate water quality in pre-coagulation and sedimentation with iron based coagulant, and chlorination of feed water for PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride) based MF membrane filtration. NaCIO was fed to the membrane module at a dosage of 0.5 mg/L and maintained during filtration. To observe the effect of raw water, three types of raw and processed waters, including river surface water, coagulated water and coagulated-settled water, were employed. In the case of river surface water, the transmembrane pressure increased abruptly in 500 hours operation. On the contrary, no significant increase in transmembrane pressure was observed for coagulated water and coagulated-settled water for 1200 hours operation. The turbidity of permeate was lower than the detection limit for all applied waters. The removal efficiency for humic substances in coagulated water and coagulated-settled water was approximately ten times higher than that in surface river water. And, the removal efficiency for TOC and DOC was approximately two times higher than that in surface river water. From the results of the operation, it can be observed that it is possible to maintain stable operation at 0.9 m(3)/m(2)-day filtration flux through a combination of pre-coagulation and pre-chlorination. However, the water quality of permeate was the best when the pre-coagulation-sedimentation process was combined with pre-chlorination. With respect to fouling reduction and operation efficiency increase in membrane filtration, the pre-coagulation/sedimentation process is a promising alternative.     

九龙江流域水厂生产废水回用条件的初步研究

以九龙江原水为研究对象,从改善低浊水混凝条件优化净水工艺角度,对生产废水的回用条件和作用规律进行了研究。研究认为:回用具有适当含固率的生产废水可以改善水处理过程的混凝条件,节省投药量,节药率一般为10%～40%;存在改善混凝条件、节省投药量的最佳含固率和最佳混合水浊度范围,最佳含固率为0.1%～0.7%,最佳混合水浊度为60～400NTU;原水浊度是显著影响最佳含固率的因素。当原水浊度小于60NTU时,最佳含固率随原水浊度的升高而增加,当原水浊度大于60NTU时.最佳含固率随原水浊度的升高而降低,最佳混合水浊度表现出相同的规律;在生产过程中,建议以最佳混合水浊度控制生产废水的回用。     

江水源热泵换热器污垢形成的关键水质因素分析

江水引起的热泵换热器结垢不仅会增大机组进出口阻力,还会导致换热器的换热效率下降。江水水质对换热器污染起决定作用。江水源热泵污垢形成的关键水质因素及相关性分析是热泵用水体评价和水处理决策的基础。通过对重庆地区长江和嘉陵江水质测试分析,并与现行允许水质指标的对比,表明含沙量和浊度是江水源热泵的重点解决问题。对江水源热泵换热器污垢的成份分析则表明,污垢是以小粒径泥沙的颗粒污垢为主。从而确定关键水质因素是含沙量和浊度。根据与实际江水泥沙配置保持一致的自配水样分析,得到了含沙量与浊度的关系方程,误差分析表明预测值与实测值能较好地吻合。     

TiO_2在饮用水膜处理技术中的应用研究进展

对于微污染水源水中天然有机物(NOMs)、藻毒素、农药等有毒有害物质,常规的水处理工艺不仅去除效果十分有限,而且会增加消毒副产物。膜分离技术是有效的解决方法之一,但如何制备新型膜材料、减少膜污染是实现膜分离技术在饮用水生产中应用的关键技术;TiO2催化氧化与膜处理技术联用后,可以提高膜通量,杀死细菌和有效减轻膜污染;在膜制备过程中TiO2不仅可以直接制备成膜,而且还可以杂合无机膜或有机膜制备复合膜,能够明显改善膜的亲水性,提高膜通量,在膜分离过程中同时具有催化性能。