The Future of Reverse Osmosis Optimization, Part 2: Advanced Forensics. Issue 2 (6th March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alspach, Brent; Abada, Bilal; Chellam, Shankar
• Is Part Of: Journal ‐ American Water Works Association. Volume 115:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 36
• Page End: 46
• Publication Date: 2023-03-06
• Subjects: Reverse Osmosis -- Membranes -- Desalination -- Optimization -- Water Treatment -- Fouling -- Cost Savings; Water-supply -- United States -- Periodicals; Water-supply engineering -- United States -- Periodicals; 363.61097305
• DOI: 10.1002/awwa.2053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-150X

Abstract

Key Takeaways: The expanding use of reverse osmosis (RO) in water treatment beyond desalination is benefiting from improved methods and technologies. Conventional RO membrane autopsies are conducted to identify causes of membrane fouling, assess membrane condition, and determine ways to address challenges. Advanced membrane forensics aid in broadening RO applications, ensure system effectiveness, and can result in cost savings by extending membrane element life.