Fouling Mitigation Strategy Selection

Calculates the Reynolds number and flux-recovery ratio to evaluate the effectiveness of membrane cleaning strategies.

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1. Define Input Parameters

Initial clean-membrane flux (J_clean)[LMH]

Flux just before cleaning (J_fouled)[LMH]

Flux measured after cleaning (J_after)[LMH]

Fluid density (rho)[kg/m^3]

Average axial velocity (v)[m/s]

Internal tube diameter (d)[m]

Dynamic viscosity (mu)[Pa s]

Trans-membrane pressure drop (TMPD)[bar]

Temperature (T)[°C]

2. Engineering Output

Reynolds Number (Re)
- dimensionless

Flux-recovery ratio (R)
- %

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Context & Assumptions

Fouling mitigation strategy selection is a critical step in membrane process design and operation to restore permeate flux. This calculation evaluates the flux-recovery ratio and Reynolds number to determine if hydrodynamic conditions or additional cleaning protocols are necessary for sustainable performance.

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Fouling Mitigation Strategy Selection

1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Context & Assumptions

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