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Richard J. Wakeman
Richard J.
Wakeman
Steve Tarleton
Steve
Tarleton
Utilising particle-liquid interfacial phenomena to augment crossflow microfiltration
Loughborough University
2009
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Chemical Engineering not elsewhere classified
2009-09-30 13:03:50
Conference contribution
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/conference_contribution/Utilising_particle-liquid_interfacial_phenomena_to_augment_crossflow_microfiltration/9245903
Results from an experimental study of field assisted crossflow microfiltration are presented. Both
electric and ultrasonic fields, either in isolation or in combination, can reduce membrane fouling by
utilising particle-liquid interfacial phenomena. Synergistic effects were observed when the fields
were applied simultaneously. Lower crossflow velocities can be utilised when force fields are
employed, implying that pumping costs, heat transfer in recirculation loops, and the degradation of
shear sensitive streams can be substantially reduced.