CFD modelling of floc transport and coating layer build-up in single UF/MF membrane capillaries driven in inside-out mode

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Abstract

A model was developed, based on finite element method (FEM), here as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for the description of the complete flow field and concentration distribution inside a membrane capillary, driven in inside-out mode. Particle or floc transport and deposition was described by superimposing the calculation of forces and torques equilibria on the previously modelled fluid flow field. The model is used to give an overview of deposition behaviour of flocs of certain size in dead-end filtration. Results are exemplarily shown for different sized flocs. The results can be used to derive appropriate operation and cleaning procedures.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-47
Number of pages11
JournalWater Science and Technology: Water Supply
Volume7
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 39149083429
ORCID /0000-0002-6355-9122/work/142237064

Keywords

Keywords

  • CFD, FEM, Floc transport, Membrane, MF, Modelling, UF