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Hydrodynamics and Membrane Filtration

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Effective Industrial Membrane Processes: Benefits and Opportunities

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Many different approaches have been taken to combat fouling and concentration polarization. A great many of these deal with modifying the properties of the membrane surface or the hydrodynamics above it. This paper reviews the effects that hydrodynamic factors have on the performance of membrane filtration systems. Particular emphasis has been given to recent developments in mixing techniques.

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Howell, J.A., Finnigan, S.M. (1991). Hydrodynamics and Membrane Filtration. In: Turner, M.K. (eds) Effective Industrial Membrane Processes: Benefits and Opportunities. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3682-2_4

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