AWWA WQTC64016

AWWA WQTC64016 Utilizing Pretreatment to Reduce Costs and Improve Performance of Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Membrane Processes
Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 11/01/2006

Hart, Bud; Behlen, Gary; Settle, Tom; Lichtwardt, Mark; Fischer, Paul; Josefiak, Andrea

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This slide presentation outlines a study on utilizing pretreatment to reduce costs and improve performance of microfiltration/ultrafiltration membrane processes. Topics covered include: background information on membrane system design/operation; membrane optimization; cost considerations; and, keys to optimizing pretreatment. Three case studies are outlined and include: Westminster NWTF;City of Thornton, Columbine WTP; and,Town of Erie, Lynn R. Morgan WTF. Conclusions were that:pretreatment can providesignificantly improved membraneperformance;operational flexibility for changingwater quality and future regulations;optimization of pretreatment iscritical!; and,cost of pretreatment may be offsetby reduced membrane costs.