Publications by authors named "D Biraud"
Environ Sci Technol
July 2009
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how the presence of acetate, an organic compound, in feedwater affects clogging in spiral-wound membranes used for water treatment.
- The experiment utilized a membrane fouling simulator to analyze pressure changes in the feed channel when acetate concentrations ranged from 1 to 1000 microg C x L(-1).
- Results showed that pressure drops increased with acetate levels, with a maximum fouling rate achieved at 25 microg acetate-C x L(-1), indicating biofouling begins at concentrations as low as 1 microg acetate-C x L(-1).
