Innovative hydrodynamic clarification as pre-treatment for RO

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Event 13th Annual Water Reuse & Desalination Research Conference

Authors

Meng H. Lean
Kole, Ashutosh
Hsieh, Huangpin B.
Seo, Jeonggi
Voelkel, Armin
Technical Publications
May 18th 2009
This paper describes a rapid in-line hydrodynamic clarification process that does not require a filtration barrier for source water pre-treatment in front of RO membranes. Innovations of this novel approach include fluidic structures for rapid coagulation, floc conditioning, and hydrodynamic pin floc separation. The ability to treat neutrally buoyant suspensions makes this method ideal for seawater which has high organic content. Resulting water quality is shown to be comparable to permeate waters from MF systems.

Citation

Lean, M.; Kole, A.; Hsieh, H. B.; Seo, J.; Voelkel, A. R.; Chang, N. E.; Melde, K. Innovative hydrodynamic clarification as pre-treatment for RO. 13th Annual Water Reuse & Desalination Research Conference; 2009 May 18-19; Huntington Beach, CA.

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