Abstract
Membrane distillation is a possible alternative for the conventional desalination technologies, e.g., multi stage flash vaporization and reverse osmosis for about three decades. A great number of research studies have been devoted to enhance the flux in the membrane distillation process. Based on the MD mechanism, the obtained flux in MD depend on the membrane permeation properties as well as the flow geometry in the membrane modules. A good flow geometry maintaining turbulence among the fibers can minimize the undesirable temperature polarization that leads to a tower driving force across the membrane and consequently a lower obtained flux. Greater flux enhancements with modified hollow fiber membranes modules were achieved at higher feed temperatures. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (Montreal, Quebec, Canada 8/23-27/2009).
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 513e |
| State | Published - 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering: Incorporating the 59th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference and the 24th Interamerican Congress of Chemical Engineering - Montreal, QC, Canada Duration: Aug 23 2009 → Aug 27 2009 |
Other
| Other | 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering: Incorporating the 59th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference and the 24th Interamerican Congress of Chemical Engineering |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Montreal, QC |
| Period | 08/23/09 → 08/27/09 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Health and Safety
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
