Study Planning

Membrane filtration is a promising technology for treating wastewater. However, as particulate matter accumulates on the membrane, the energy requirements for maintaining a specified flux increase, often making this technology economically infeasible. This study involved assessing membrane configurations for tertiary treatment, with an emphasis on identifying ways to control membrane fouling.

OWP Tasks

• Assisted in Study Planning
• Assisted with Data Assessment and Field Testing Strategies
• Conducted Literature Review
• Developed Report

Report/Study Link: Evaluation of Methods to Control Fouling in Microfiltration Membranes
OWP Contacts: Kevin Murphy

Wastewater treatment plants are subject to effluent discharge limitations on heavy metals. Conventional wastewater treatment processes are not effective in removing heavy metals from wastewater, which can result in discharge violations if metals enter the wastestream. This study included conducting coagulation and flocculation tests to assess the effectiveness of metals removal.

OWP Tasks

• Assisted in Study Planning
• Assisted with Data Assessment
• Assisted with Report Development

Report/Study Link: Heavy Metals Removal Using Coagulation and Flocculation
OWP Contacts: Kevin Murphy