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13 articles for “fouling”
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Comprehensive Review of Membrane Fouling Control Mechanisms
Abstract: One of the biggest problems with membrane-based separation procedures is membrane fouling. As particles, organic matter, microbes, and other materials build up on the membrane’s surface or inside its pores, the effectiveness of membranes – such as those used in reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration – declines over time. The effectiveness and longevity of the membrane are eventually lowered because of this fouling, which causes a drop in flux and …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Analysis of Optimal Clearance Volume Between Two Concentric Cylinders in a Couette Flow Membrane Module Using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach
Abstract: Membrane-based separation has become an integral part of the separation industry due to its diverse applications across various fields. However, this progress is often hindered by two major challenges: fouling and concentration polarization. Many membrane modules have made significant efforts to overcome these obstacles, yet a satisfactory solution to mitigate these issues and facilitate membrane-based processes in the separation industries is still needed. These issues are successfully handled using Dynamic …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 135–143 Read article
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Utilization of Advance Geopolymer in Concrete: A Review
Abstract: Climate change has several adverse impacts like changes in weather, untimely rains, depleting water, droughts, flash floods, acute and early summer and chilling winter. Equally, another bigger challenge to the society is foul smell whether it is river, pond, drain, public toilets or garbage dump yards. It is due to emission of hydrogen sulphide, methane and other toxic gases. Methane in pure form does not create any foul smell, however …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING URINARY TRACT INFECTION AND ITS PREVENTION AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SECOND YEAR B.SC. NURSING STUDENTS AT PES COLLEGE OF NURSING, KUPPAM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT A.P.
Abstract: Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a widespread health issue that affects people of all ages and genders globally. They often result from the invasion and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria in the urinary system [1]. UTIs can lead to significant morbidity and healthcare burden and, if left untreated, may progress to severe complications such as pyelonephritis and septicemia [2]. In the United States, approximately 25% to 40% of women in …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Nanofiltration a chemical separation technique
Abstract: Nanofiltration innovation has made considerable progress since its first commencement in the last part of the 1980s. The essential diaries detailing articles on nanofiltration are the Journal of Membrane Science, Desalination and Separation and Purification Technology. There has been a clear development in the space of natural dissolvable nanofiltration, drug, and organic applications, plan and financial aspects of nanofiltration cycles, and survey articles.Nanofiltration (NF) with benefits of high productivity and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Understanding Marine Biodiversity Around Oil Platforms: Implications for Renewable Energy Reuse
Abstract: The interaction between offshore oil platforms and marine biodiversity presents a unique opportunity to explore ecological dynamics and the potential for sustainable energy solutions. This study focuses on the Union Oil Platform EVA off Huntington Beach, California, examining how these man-made structures function as artificial reefs and their impact on surrounding marine ecosystems. Through underwater surveys, we assessed the abundance and diversity of fouling organisms, epibenthic populations, and the distribution …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Performance Characterization of Couette FlowMembrane Module Through Computational FluidDynamics
Abstract: Membrane-based separation has been in rigorous applications in health services since the last fewdecennia. Dynamic Shear Enhanced Membrane Filtration Pilots (DSEMFPs) is a promising membranemodule. The first reported DSEMFPs was a Couette flow type module in 1985. It was used for collectingplasma from donors. This module consists of two concentric cylinders. The outer one is fixed while theinner one is rotating, having a membrane on the outer surface of it. …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Hydrodynamic Study Through Computational FluidDynamics of Radial Flow Membrane Module
Abstract: Historically Crossflow Membrane modules came first in the membrane-based separation (MBS)process. Its high shear generation overcomes two non-idealities concentration polarization andsubsequent fouling. Primarily, high shear generation and large surface area create a positive domainfor large applications. Thereafter, feed flow rate-dependent shear generation creates a hindrance.This obstruction is overcome with Dynamic Shear Enhanced Membrane Filtration Pilot (DSEMFPs).Low surface area is a vital drawback of DSEMFPs. This radial flow membrane module with …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Ice Pigging: An Emerging Technique to Replace CIP
Abstract: Ice pigging is potential method to remove fouling from pipes and narrow space in pipelines having better cleaning efficiency to other conventional method. In India the water has insufficiency for drinking,similarly the not proper availability of water also for processing section in dairy and food region.Sometimes water quality is not suitable for cleaning the processing line of Agri-sector.Wastewater has more predominant in the Agri-sector of India. The ice pigging is …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Treatment of Dairy Wastewater Using Constructed Wetland
Abstract: Naturally existing wetlands have been used for dumping various types of wastewaters and have been promised to dispose of these wastewaters. As a matter of fact, in some areas, natural wetlands still serve this purpose solely and are nothing more than dumping sites. However, extensive research suggested the use of Wetlands for Treatment purposes. Understanding the dynamics of the processes in natural wetlands leads to the use of those processes …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 55–66 Read article
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Nanocoating and Electrospray Techniques Use to Mitigation Corrosion Sculptures
Abstract: The most sculptures of the world are created by the brass, bronze, iron, silver, gold and metalloid. They come in contact of corrosive pollutants to produce chemical, electrochemical and biochemical reactions and develop various form of corrosion like uniform corrosion, galvanic corrosion, pitting corrosion, stress corrosion and crevice corrosion. The corrosive gases CO2, NO2 and SO2 concentrations increase in atmosphere rapidly after industrialization. The major contributors of these gases are …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Hydraulic Flushing Flux Enhancement Techniques in Membrane Separation Processes: A mini Review
Abstract: Looking into current scenario of the wastewater generated from the allied industries which leads researcher and industry persons to reclaim the water to certain extent. Conventional methods removes the pollutants and toxics to maximum level but quality of water is the must requirement for the industries to work efficiently. Membrane separation processes play vital role in rectifying the conventional method by replacing them to some extent or by hybrid mixture. …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Low temperature plasma treatment of polymeric membranes: a comparative review
Abstract: This paper presents a comparative study of plasma surface modification of various polymeric membranes. Low temperature plasma treatment using pulsed direct current discharge of different gases was employed to enhance hydrophilicity of membranes. Radio frequency discharge of various gases was used to improve surface properties of different polymeric membranes. The enhancement of hydrophilicity of the plasma modified membrane surface was evaluated by measuring the contact angle. The membranes were characterized …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–19 Read article