Ultrasonic Enhanced Cleaning of Fouled Membrane Elements Fitted with Innovative Spacers. Phase 1

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Abstract:

This report is a Small Business Innovative Research SBIR project to study the benefits of ultrasonics andor new spacers to enhance cleaning fouled reverse osmosis elements. The study shows that the spacers if properly designed can reduce fouling significantly. Ultrasonics have been shown to be feasible as a method of enhancing rapid cleaning especially with the new more effective spacer. Resonating the water is more effective than resonating the construction material. Further research is recommended to develop specific designs to optimize the cleaning process. Keywords Water treatment Water filters Reverse osmosis DeSalination Spiralwound configuration membrane process Water purification Element cleaning Ultrasonic cleaning.

Author(s):
Garrigan, George A. ; Ciccone, Vincent J. ; Schmitt, Richard P.
Author Organization(s):
CICCONE (V J) AND ASSOCIATES INC WOODBRIDGE VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Aug 1987-Feb 1988
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK70-87-C-0041
Monitor Series:
BRDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*REVERSE OSMOSIS, *ULTRASONIC CLEANING, *MEMBRANES, *WATER FILTERS, *WATER TREATMENT, CLEANING, BENEFITS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SPACERS, DESALINATION, CONFIGURATIONS, ULTRASONICS, FOULING, PURIFICATION, COMMERCE, WATER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems, Pumps, Filters, Pipes, Tubing, Fittings and Valves
Keyword(s):
PE65502A, WUDA313581
Report Date:
1988 Jun 01