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Abrofarakh M, Moghadam H, Abdulrahim HK. Investigation of direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) performance using CFD and machine learning approaches. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 357:141969. [PMID: 38604515 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) is emerging as an effective method for water desalination, known for its efficiency and adaptability. This study delves into the performance of DCMD by integrating two powerful analytical tools: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). The research thoroughly examines the impact of various factors, such as inlet temperatures, velocities, channel heights, salt concentration, and membrane characteristics, on the process's efficiency, specifically calculating the water vapor flux. A rigorous validation of the CFD model aligns well with established studies, ensuring reliability. Subsequently, over 1000 data points reflecting variations in input factors are utilized to train and validate the ANN. The training phase demonstrated high accuracy, with near-zero mean squared errors and R2 values close to one, indicating a strong predictive capability. Further analysis post-ANN training shed light on key relationships: higher membrane porosity boosts water vapor flux, whereas thicker membranes reduce it. Additionally, it was detailed how salt concentration, channel dimensions, inlet temperatures, and velocities significantly influence the distillation process. Finally, a mathematical model was proposed for water vapor flux as a function of key input factors. The results highlighted that salt mole fraction and hot water inlet temperature have the most effect on the water vapor flux. This comprehensive investigation contributes to the understanding of DCMD and emphasizes the potential of combining CFD and ANN for optimizing and innovating water desalination technology.
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- Moslem Abrofarakh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Water Research Center (WRC), Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), P.O. Box 24885, 13109, Safat, Kuwait
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Tewodros BN, Yang DR, Park K. Design Parameters of a Direct Contact Membrane Distillation and a Case Study of Its Applicability to Low-Grade Waste Energy. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1279. [PMID: 36557187 PMCID: PMC9782244 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12121279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In the design of membrane distillation systems, the effect of different heat transfer coefficient models on the transmembrane flux seems to have been overlooked thus far. Interestingly, the range of discrepancy in the results of the transmembrane flux is wide, especially in the laminar flow region, where MD is often operated. This can be inferred by studying the design and parameters of the direct contact membrane distillation system. In this study, the physical and physiochemical properties that affect the design of MD are comprehensively reviewed, and based on the reviewed parameters, an MD design algorithm is developed. In addition, a cost analysis of the designed MD process for low-grade-energy fluids is conducted. As a result, a total unit product cost of USD 1.59/m3, 2.69/m3, and 15.36/m3 are obtained for the feed velocities of 0.25, 1 and 2.5 m/s, respectively. Among the design parameters, the membrane thickness and velocity are found to be the most influential.
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- Bitaw Nigatu Tewodros
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Gondar, Maraki, Gondar 196, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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Zare S, Kargari A. CFD simulation and optimization of an energy-efficient direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) desalination system. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Investigations on the effect of spacer in direct contact and air gap membrane distillation using computational fluid dynamics. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wang Z, Jia Z, Li R, Gao Q, Gu Z. Analysis and Experimental Study on Water Vapor Partial Pressure in the Membrane Distillation Process. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:802. [PMID: 36005717 PMCID: PMC9413311 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12080802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In membrane distillation, the vapor pressure difference is the driving force of mass transfer. The vapor pressure is generally assumed by the saturation pressure and calculated by the Antoine equation. However, in the actual operation process, the feed solutions usually flow in a non-equilibrium state, which does not meet the theoretical and measurement conditions of the vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) state. This study tested the actual water vapor pressure of the pure water, lithium bromide (LiBr) solution, lithium chloride (LiCl) solution, and calcium chloride (CaCl2) solution under different flow conditions. The results showed that the actual water vapor pressure was lower than the saturation pressure overall, and the difference increased with temperature but decreased with the mass concentration. Therefore, in vacuum membrane distillation (VMD), air gap membrane distillation (AGMD), and sweeping gas membrane distillation (SGMD), the membrane flux calculated by water vapor saturation pressure was higher than the actual membrane flux, and the relative difference decreased and was less than 10% after 60 °C. In direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD), the water vapor pressure difference on both membrane sides was almost the same by using the saturation vapor pressure or the tested data since the pressure errors were partially offset in parallel flow or counter-flow modes.
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Shirzadi M, Li Z, Yoshioka T, Matsuyama H, Fukasawa T, Fukui K, Ishigami T. CFD Model Development and Experimental Measurements for Ammonia–Water Separation Using a Vacuum Membrane Distillation Module. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Mohammadreza Shirzadi
- Chemical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
- Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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Ramos RL, Lebron YAR, Moreira VR, Martins MF, Santos LVS, Amaral MCS. Direct contact membrane distillation as an approach for water treatment with phenolic compounds. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 303:114117. [PMID: 34838381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Membrane distillation is a well-established technology for non-volatile components retention, but the removal of volatile and semi-volatile substances in trace concentration, such as phenols derivates commonly found in surface waters, requires further comprehension. In this context, the direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) performance was assessed for the retention of fifteen phenolic compounds in surface water by different operating conditions of temperature (40, 50, and 60 °C), feed concentration (3, 5, 7, and 10 μg L-1), and permeate recovery rate (30, 50 and 70%). Kruskal Wallis confirmed a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the global removal of phenolic compounds at different temperatures. The increase in temperature led to a reduction in all compound's removal. As expected, a positive correlation (rSpearman>0.8) between the compounds' volatility and their losses was observed. Regarding the feed concentration and the recovery rate, there was no statistical difference between the removal values obtained for the phenolic compounds. This indicates the DCMD strength for that application. However, a trend for flux decay was noticed as the recovery rate (RR) increased, confirmed by temporal trend analysis and Mann-Kendall tests, although the flux decay was relatively low (J/J0 = 0.89). Aiming for a greater removal and to avoid a reduction in process performance, it is recommended to work with 40 °C as feed temperature and a RR prior to the flux decay (RR<30%). Nonetheless, the technology was efficient and did not compromise the permeate quality with >90% efficiency in pollutants removal, even for higher temperatures and RR.
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- Ramatisa L Ramos
- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 1294, ZIP 30.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 1294, ZIP 30.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 1294, ZIP 30.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 1294, ZIP 30.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 1294, ZIP 30.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, P.O. Box 1294, ZIP 30.270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Research Progress in Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Membrane Distillation Processes: A Review. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11070513. [PMID: 34357163 PMCID: PMC8305024 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11070513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Membrane distillation (MD) can be used in drinking water treatment, such as seawater desalination, ultra-pure water production, chemical substances concentration, removal or recovery of volatile solutes in an aqueous solution, concentration of fruit juice or liquid food, and wastewater treatment. However, there is still much work to do to determine appropriate industrial implementation. MD processes refer to thermally driven transport of vapor through non-wetted porous hydrophobic membranes, which use the vapor pressure difference between the two sides of the membrane pores as the driving force. Recently, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation has been widely used in MD process analysis, such as MD mechanism and characteristics analysis, membrane module development, preparing novel membranes, etc. A series of related research results have been achieved, including the solutions of temperature/concentration polarization and permeate flux enhancement. In this article, the research of CFD applications in MD progress is reviewed, including the applications of CFD in the mechanism and characteristics analysis of different MD structures, in the design and optimization of membrane modules, and in the preparation and characteristics analysis of novel membranes. The physical phenomena and geometric structures have been greatly simplified in most CFD simulations of MD processes, so there still is much work to do in this field in the future. A great deal of attention has been paid to the hydrodynamics and heat transfer in the channels of MD modules, as well as the optimization of these modules. However, the study of momentum transfer, heat, and mass transfer mechanisms in membrane pores is rarely involved. These projects should be combined with mass transfer, heat transfer and momentum transfer for more comprehensive and in-depth research. In most CFD simulations of MD processes, some physical phenomena, such as surface diffusion, which occur on the membrane surface and have an important guiding significance for the preparation of novel membranes to be further studied, are also ignored. As a result, although CFD simulation has been widely used in MD process modeling already, there are still some problems remaining, which should be studied in the future. It can be predicted that more complex mechanisms, such as permeable wall conditions, fouling dynamics, and multiple ionic component diffusion, will be included in the CFD modeling of MD processes. Furthermore, users’ developed routines for MD processes will also be incorporated into the existing commercial or open source CFD software packages.
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Direct contact membrane distillation: A sensitivity analysis and an outlook on membrane effective thermal conductivity. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.119035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Lou J, Johnston J, Cath TY, Martinand D, Tilton N. Computational fluid dynamics simulations of unsteady mixing in spacer-filled direct contact membrane distillation channels. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Ali E, Orfi J, Najib A, Hamdaoui O. Understanding the dynamic behavior and the effect of feeding policies of a direct contact membrane distillation for water desalination. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2020.1814754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Emad Ali
- Chemical Engineering Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Cheng D, Li N, Bai H, Zhang J, Wang Z, Zeng F, Sun J, Xie Z. Simulation and multi-objective optimization of heat and mass transfer in direct contact membrane distillation by response surface methodology integrated modeling. Chem Eng Res Des 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2020.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ali E, Orfi J, Najib A. Developing and validating a dynamic model of water production by direct-contact membrane distillation. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230207. [PMID: 32208423 PMCID: PMC7092998 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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We consider the development and fitting of a dynamic model for desalinated water production by a direct-contact membrane distillation (DCMD) unit. Two types of dynamic-model structures, namely, lumped parameter and spatial, were evaluated. Both the models were validated using experimental response data generated by step testing the inlet hot stream temperature of a DCMD pilot plant. Both the model structures failed to follow the dynamic response adequately. However, a modification of the model by adding a heat loss term resulted in enhanced predictions for both model structures. The overall relative error in the model–plant mismatch was approximately 3%. This is reasonable considering the random uncertainties associated with the plant operation. This observation also improves our understanding of the importance of using better correlations for heat-transfer coefficients, to develop a more reliable and accurate predictive model for a wide range of operating conditions.
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- Emad Ali
- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Pressure-retarded membrane distillation for simultaneous hypersaline brine desalination and low-grade heat harvesting. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Developing and validating linear dynamic models for direct contact membrane distillation during start-up over wide operating conditions. Comput Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2019.106678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The Effect of Spacer Orientations on Temperature Polarization in a Direct Contact Membrane Distillation Process Using 3-d CFD Modeling. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-019-04089-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Computational fluid dynamics simulations of polarization phenomena in direct contact membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.05.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Meng J, Li P, Cao B. High-Flux Direct-Contact Pervaporation Membranes for Desalination. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:28461-28468. [PMID: 31294541 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b08078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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To solve the pore-wetting problems of membrane distillation, we developed a series of three-layer composite pervaporation (PV) membranes that could be applied in direct contact mode. Specifically, a porous poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) layer was placed on top of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) microfiltration membrane using the nonsolvent-induced phase inversion method, and then a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) dense layer was coated on the PVDF/PTFE substrate. The hydrophobic PTFE layer prevented the permeate side of the PVA/PVDF/PTFE membrane from being wetted with cooling water. The PVDF intermediate layer acted as a glue to the PVA and PTFE layers. Also, the PVA dense layer provided a high water flux, salt rejection, and antifouling property. As a result, a high water flux of 44.5 ± 3.0 kg/(m2 h) with the NaCl rejection of >99.99% were achieved for the direct-contact pervaporation (DCPV) membranes when separating a 3.5 wt % NaCl solution at 75.0 ± 0.9 °C using a cooling water stream of 20.6 ± 0.3 °C. Moreover, when the NaCl solution contained 10 mg/L Tween20 (acting as a contaminant), a stable water flux of 45.8 ± 0.6 kg/(m2 h) was maintained for at least 24 h, indicating excellent antifouling property. Furthermore, when the permeate side was under vacuum, the water flux increased to 83.4 ± 6.5 kg/(m2 h), similar to the highest reported data of all the existing PV desalination membranes. More importantly, the easy-to-scale-up fabrication method indicated great potential of DCPV membranes for commercialization.
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- Junquan Meng
- College of Materials Science and Engineering , Beijing University of Chemical Technology , Beijing 100029 , China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering , Beijing University of Chemical Technology , Beijing 100029 , China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering , Beijing University of Chemical Technology , Beijing 100029 , China
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Development of heat and mass transfer correlations and recovery calculation for HCl–water azeotropic separation using air gap membrane distillation. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-019-00795-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Yazgan-Birgi P, Hassan Ali MI, Arafat HA. Comparative performance assessment of flat sheet and hollow fiber DCMD processes using CFD modeling. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.11.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Direct contact membrane distillation module scale-up calculations: Choosing between convective and conjugate approaches. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.07.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Numerical study of CaCO3 scaling in submerged vacuum membrane distillation and crystallization (VMDC). J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ahadi H, Karimi-Sabet J, Shariaty-Niassar M, Matsuura T. Experimental and numerical evaluation of membrane distillation module for oxygen-18 separation. Chem Eng Res Des 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Duong HC, Xia L, Ma Z, Cooper P, Ela W, Nghiem LD. Assessing the performance of solar thermal driven membrane distillation for seawater desalination by computer simulation. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Leitch ME, Lowry GV, Mauter MS. Characterizing convective heat transfer coefficients in membrane distillation cassettes. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Li Y, Zhu L. Evaluation of the antifouling and photocatalytic properties of novel poly(vinylidene fluoride) membranes with a reduced graphene oxide-Bi2
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- Yukun Li
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes (Ministry of Education), College of Environment; Hohai University; Nanjing 210098 China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes (Ministry of Education), College of Environment; Hohai University; Nanjing 210098 China
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Liu J, Liu M, Guo H, Zhang W, Xu K, Li B. Mass transfer in hollow fiber vacuum membrane distillation process based on membrane structure. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Janajreh I, Hashaikeh R, Hussain MN. Evaluation of Thermal Efficiency of Membrane Distillation under Conductive Layer Integration. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Julian H, Meng S, Li H, Ye Y, Chen V. Effect of operation parameters on the mass transfer and fouling in submerged vacuum membrane distillation crystallization (VMDC) for inland brine water treatment. J Memb Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Li L, Sirkar KK. Influence of microporous membrane properties on the desalination performance in direct contact membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lian B, Wang Y, Le-Clech P, Chen V, Leslie G. A numerical approach to module design for crossflow vacuum membrane distillation systems. J Memb Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2016.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Hitsov I, Maere T, De Sitter K, Dotremont C, Nopens I. Modelling approaches in membrane distillation: A critical review. Sep Purif Technol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2014.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Alsaadi AS, Francis L, Amy GL, Ghaffour N. Experimental and theoretical analyses of temperature polarization effect in vacuum membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chen G, Yang X, Lu Y, Wang R, Fane AG. Heat transfer intensification and scaling mitigation in bubbling-enhanced membrane distillation for brine concentration. J Memb Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Liao Y, Loh CH, Wang R, Fane AG. Electrospun superhydrophobic membranes with unique structures for membrane distillation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2014; 6:16035-16048. [PMID: 25147909 DOI: 10.1021/am503968n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
With modest temperature demand, low operating pressure, and high solute rejection, membrane distillation (MD) is an attractive option for desalination, waste treatment, and food and pharmaceutical processing. However, large-scale practical applications of MD are still hindered by the absence of effective membranes with high hydrophobicity, high porosity, and adequate mechanical strength, which are important properties for MD permeation fluxes, stable long-term performance, and effective packing in modules without damage. This study describes novel design strategies for highly robust superhydrophobic dual-layer membranes for MD via electrospinning. One of the newly developed membranes comprises a durable and ultrathin 3-dimensional (3D) superhydrophobic skin and porous nanofibrous support whereas another was fabricated by electrospinning 3D superhydrophobic layers on a nonwoven support. These membranes exhibit superhydrophobicity toward distilled water, salty water, oil-in-water emulsion, and beverages, which enables them to be used not only for desalination but also for other processes. The superhydrophobic dual-layer membrane #3S-N with nanofibrous support has a competitive permeation flux of 24.6 ± 1.2 kg m(-2) h(-1) in MD (feed and permeate temperate were set as 333 and 293 K, respectively) due to the higher porosity of the nanofibrous scaffold. Meanwhile, the membranes with the nonwoven support exhibit greater mechanical strength due to this support combined with better long-term performance because of the thicker 3D superhydrophobic layers. The morphology, pore size, porosity, mechanical properties, and liquid enter pressure of water of these superhydrophobic composite membranes with two different structures are reported and compared with commercial polyvinylidene fluoride membranes.
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- Yuan Liao
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University , Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Chen G, Lu Y, Yang X, Wang R, Fane AG. Quantitative Study on Crystallization-Induced Scaling in High-Concentration Direct-Contact Membrane Distillation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1021/ie501610q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Guizi Chen
- School
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Singapore
Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research
Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- School
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Singapore
Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research
Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Singapore
Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research
Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore
- Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria 8001, Australia
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- School
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Singapore
Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research
Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- School
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Singapore
Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research
Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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Guan G, Yang X, Wang R, Field R, Fane AG. Evaluation of hollow fiber-based direct contact and vacuum membrane distillation systems using aspen process simulation. J Memb Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.03.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Chew JW, Krantz WB, Fane AG. Effect of a macromolecular- or bio-fouling layer on membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Yang X, Fridjonsson E, Johns M, Wang R, Fane A. A non-invasive study of flow dynamics in membrane distillation hollow fiber modules using low-field nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). J Memb Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Chen G, Lu Y, Krantz WB, Wang R, Fane AG. Optimization of operating conditions for a continuous membrane distillation crystallization process with zero salty water discharge. J Memb Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ghadiri M, Fakhri S, Shirazian S. Modeling of water transport through nanopores of membranes in direct-contact membrane distillation process. POLYM ENG SCI 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.23601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mehdi Ghadiri
- Research Lab for Advanced Separation Processes; Department of Chemical Engineering; Iran University of Science and Technology; Narmak, Tehran 16846-13114 Iran
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- Maxan Management of Renewable Energy Projects (MORECO); RAMPCO Group, Zafaranieh, Tehran Iran
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- Institute of Chemical Technologies, Iranian Research Organization for Science & Technology (IROST); Tehran 3353136846 Iran
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Ghadiri M, Fakhri S, Shirazian S. Modeling and CFD Simulation of Water Desalination Using Nanoporous Membrane Contactors. Ind Eng Chem Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1021/ie400188q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mehdi Ghadiri
- Research Lab for Advanced Separation
Processes, Department of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran 16846-13114,
Iran
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- Maxan Management of
Renewable
Energy Projects (MORECO), RAMPCO Group, Zafaranieh, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Chemical Technologies, Iranian Research Organization for Science & Technology (IROST), Tehran 3353136846, Iran
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Advances in Membrane Distillation for Water Desalination and Purification Applications. WATER 2013. [DOI: 10.3390/w5010094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 248] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fabrication of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofiber membranes by electro-spinning for direct contact membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2012.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 324] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Optimization of microstructured hollow fiber design for membrane distillation applications using CFD modeling. J Memb Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2012.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yang X, Yu H, Wang R, Fane AG. Analysis of the effect of turbulence promoters in hollow fiber membrane distillation modules by computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations. J Memb Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2012.05.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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