Extraction of penicillin G from aqueous solution using a membrane contactor: Numerical investigation

In the current study, treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater containing penicillin G using a hollow fibre membrane contactor was investigated. A mathematical model based on finite element method developed. The extraction performed Shellsol TK as organic solvent 5% Aliquat 336. effect feed pH, flow rate and temperature were examined for from aqueous solution. results showed that there is reasonable good agreement between experimental data modelling values. It found increasing 10 °C to 30 increases 33% 54%. Also, decreased 34.7% 25.1% with pH 5.5 6.5 while it grew 45.8% when solution 7. Furthermore, diffusive flux favourable system but convective has negative impact in terms extraction. concluded potential use through important improve enhance