Fouling Evaluation for Ultrafiltration of Protein-based Washwater: A Resistance-in-series Model Approach
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https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v74.4695Keywords:
Biofouling, resistance-in-series-model, protein washwater, growth kineticsAbstract
A comprehensive understanding of fouling mechanisms throughout the separation system process is crucial in designing a desired bio-separation system. In this research, we have adopted a resistance-in-series model to determine magnitude of four major resistances that govern in fouling mechanisms namely membrane hydraulic (Rm), adsorption (Rad), pore plugging(Rpp) and cake formation (Rc) resistances. The experiments were conducted using a tubular ultrafiltration Polyvinylidene (PVDF) membrane with surimi wash water as model protein-solution. Two main operating parameters of trans-membrane pressure (TMP) and cross-flow velocity (CFV) were chosen to study the effects of operating conditions towards fouling mechanisms evaluated using resistance-in-series model. The resistance magnitudes were in the following sequence: Rpp >Rad > Rc > Rm. The growth kinetics of each phase on resistances and the kinetic constants represent the extent of flux drop were quantified. Permeate obtained from the filtration process produced the clarified washwater with satisfactory quality physically and physico-chemically based water on national water quality standards.
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