Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) solution is wildly used to remove membrane fouling-derived organic materials and restore flux, which can result in the formation of halogenated by-products. To reduce by-products, a combined cleaning process with NaClO peroxides including hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), peroxydisulfate (PDS), peroxymonosulfate (PMS) were applied offline mode fouling. It was found that all ...

The use of granule activated carbon (GAC) and rubber particles as the bio-fouling reducer in a membrane bioreactor (MBR) was evaluated this study. addition GAC tends to temporarily reduce Transmembrane Pressure (TMP). Then, after initial reduction, TMP gradually increased back up 0.7 bar, indicating significant fouling on membrane. Low values were observed adding 0.5% (V/V) same MBR. organic co...

Nontoxic, low surface free energy silicone coatings having reduced biofouling adhesion strength have been developed as an alternative to antifouling paints. Silicone coatings permit macrofouling to adhere; however, fouling can be removed easily by water pressure or light scrubbing. One of the current methods used to evaluate the performance of non-toxic silicone foulingrelease coatings relies h...

IHS ESDU recently published its latest ‘User Guide’ to fouling in heat exchange systems, for systems with fresh water as the coolant. ESDU 07006 [1] is the third in a group, following the development of the Crude Oil Fouling User Guide [2] issued in 2000 and the Seawater Fouling User Guide [3] issued in 2004. ESDU 07006 was developed by IHS ESDU over a period of five years under the guidance of...

The early post-settlement stage is the most sensitive during the life history of reef building corals. However, few studies have examined the factors that influence coral mortality during this period. Here, the impact of fouling on the survival of newly settled coral spat of Acropora millepora was investigated by manipulating the extent of fouling cover on settlement tiles using non-toxic, wax ...

One of the main factors affecting membrane fouling in MBRs is operational conditions. In this study the influence of aeration rate, filtration mode, and SRT on hollow fiber membrane fouling was investigated using a triple fouling layers perspective. The sludge microbial population distribution was also determined by PCR method. Through various applied operational scenarios the optimal condition...

Fouling of heat exchangers is a severe problem in the industrialized world. The effects of fouling are reduced energy efficiency and increased greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, any heat transfer process has a risk of fouling on the heat transfer surface. The fouling can in some cases be cleaned physically, chemically or burned off; in other cases it may not be possible to clean the heat exchan...