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Evaluation of membrane filtration for Los Angeles' open reservoirs
Author(s) -
Karimi Ali A.,
Adham Samer,
Tu ShihChieh
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.2002.tb10254.x
Subject(s) - microfiltration , filtration (mathematics) , environmental science , environmental engineering , pilot plant , membrane , waste management , engineering , chemistry , mathematics , biochemistry , statistics
Four hollow‐fiber membrane filtration systems approved by the California Department of Health Services were pilot‐tested for full‐scale applications at open distribution reservoirs within the city of Los Angeles, Calif. Performance of each membrane system was assessed, based on its operational flux and degree of water recovery. When operated according to the manufacturers' operating criteria, all systems demonstrated acceptable and comparable performance. On the basis of the results of the pilot testing, a microfiltration system was selected for the full‐scale design of plants ranging in capacity from 6 to 10 mgd (23 to 38 ML/d).