Methods for improving filtration performance of hollow fiber membranes
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B01D-065/02
B01D-065/00
출원번호
US-0323232
(2002-12-18)
등록번호
US-7378024
(2008-05-27)
발명자
/ 주소
Bartels,Craig
Papouktchiev,Uri
출원인 / 주소
Hydranautics
대리인 / 주소
Foley & Lardner, LLP
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38
초록▼
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for improving performance of hollow fiber filtration membrane modules. Invention methods comprise a unique backwashing technique wherein the hollow fiber membranes within the module are pressurized with a gas on the feed side at s
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for improving performance of hollow fiber filtration membrane modules. Invention methods comprise a unique backwashing technique wherein the hollow fiber membranes within the module are pressurized with a gas on the feed side at specified times during the backwash. Periodic use of invention methods effectively removes fouling components from the hollow-fiber membranes, thereby providing stable permeability and low trans-membrane pressures, which results in an efficient and economic filtration process. In addition, there are provided methods for cleaning hollow fiber membranes and increasing filtrate flow rate through membranes.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A method for improving performance of a filtration membrane module comprising a plurality of microporous hollow fibers, said method comprising subjecting said module to gas-assisted backwashing, wherein said gas-assisted backwashing comprises subjecting said fibers to: a) opt
What is claimed is: 1. A method for improving performance of a filtration membrane module comprising a plurality of microporous hollow fibers, said method comprising subjecting said module to gas-assisted backwashing, wherein said gas-assisted backwashing comprises subjecting said fibers to: a) optional forward flushing, b) bottom backwashing, c) top backwashing, d) soaking, and e) rinsing, and further subjecting said fibers, at least once, before one or more of a), b), c), d) or e), to sufficient gas pressure on the lumen side thereof to provide fiber expansion without displacing water from the hollow fiber membrane pores, and to drain the liquid from the fibers by driving the fluid through the fibers, wherein said gas-assisted backwashing removes fouling components from said fibers, thereby improving performance of said filtration membrane module. 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the effectiveness of said gas-assisted backwashing is determined by quantifying the amount of said fouling components removed from said fibers. 3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the amount of said fouling components removed from said fibers is quantified by a sensor unit attached to the module. 4. A method according to claim 3, wherein said sensor unit is attached to a top or bottom feed line on the module. 5. A method according claim 4, wherein said sensor unit is an optical sensor unit. 6. A method according to claim 1, wherein said gas is air. 7. A method according to claim 1, wherein the duration of said forward flushing is in the range of about 1 second up to about 120 seconds. 8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the duration of said forward flushing is in the range of about 15 seconds up to about 40 seconds. 9. A method according to claim 1, wherein said forward flushing is carried out at a pressure in the range of about 1 psi up to about 72 psi. 10. A method according to claim 9, wherein said forward flushing is carried out at a pressure in the range of about 20 psi up to about 30 psi. 11. A method according to claim 1, wherein the duration of each of said bottom and top backwashing is independently in the range of about 1 second up to about 60 seconds. 12. A method according to claim 11, wherein the duration of said bottom and top backwashing is independently in the range of about 5 seconds up to about 25 seconds. 13. A method according to claim 1, wherein each of said bottom and top backwashing is carried out independently at a pressure in the range of about 1 psi up to about 72 psi. 14. A method according to claim 13, wherein each of said bottom and top backwashing is carried out independently at a pressure in the range of about 30 psi up to about 40 psi. 15. A method according to claim 1, wherein the duration of said soaking is in the range of about 1 second up to about 900 seconds. 16. A method according to claim 15, wherein the duration of said soaking is in the range of about 30 seconds up to about 120 seconds. 17. A method according to claim 1, wherein said soaking is carried out at a pressure in the range of about 0 psi up to about 15 psi. 18. A method according to claim 17, wherein said soaking is carried out at a pressure m the range of about 0 psi up to about 5 psi. 19. A method according to claim 1, wherein the duration of said rinsing is in the range of about 1 second up to about 120 seconds. 20. A method according to claim 19, wherein the duration of said rinsing is in the range of about 5 seconds up to about 25 seconds. 21. A method according to claim 1, wherein said rinsing is carried out at a pressure in the range of about 1 psi up to about 72 psi. 22. A method according to claim 21, wherein said rinsing is carried out at a pressure in the range of about 30 psi up to about 40 psi. 23. A method according to claim 1, wherein the fibers are pressurized with gas for about 5 seconds up to about 300 seconds. 24. A method according to claim 23, wherein the fibers are pressurized with gas for about 20 seconds up to about 60 seconds. 25. A method according to claim 1, wherein the fibers are pressurized with gas to a pressure in the range of about 1 psi up to about 50 psi. 26. A method according to claim 25, wherein the fibers are pressurized with gas to a pressure in the range of about 15 psi up to about 20 psi. 27. A method according to claim 1 wherein said fibers are pressurized with gas before step a). 28. A method according to claim 1 wherein said fibers are pressurized with gas before step b). 29. A method according to claim 1 wherein said fibers are pressurized with gas before step c). 30. A method according to claim 1 wherein said fibers are pressurized with gas before step d). 31. A method according to claim 1 wherein said fibers are pressurized with gas before step or e). 32. A method for cleaning a hollow fiber membrane, said method comprising subjecting said membrane to gas-assisted backwash, wherein said gas-assisted backwash comprises: a) optional forward flushing, b) bottom backwashing, c) top backwashing, d) soaking, and e) rinsing, and further subjecting said hollow fiber membrane, at least once, before one or more of a), b), c), d) or e), to sufficient gas pressure on the lumen side thereof to provide expansion of said hollow fiber membrane without displacing water from the hollow fiber membrane pores, and to drain the liquid from said hollow fiber membrane by driving the fluid through the membrane. 33. A method for increasing filtrate flow rate through a membrane, said method comprising subjecting said membrane to a gas-assisted backwash, wherein said gas-assisted backwash comprises; a) optional forward flushing, b) bottom backwashing, c) top backwashing, d) soaking, and e) rinsing, and further subjecting said membrane, at least once, before one or more of a), b), c), d) or e), to sufficient gas pressure on the lumen side thereof to provide fiber expansion of said membrane without displacing water from the hollow fiber membrane pores, and to drain the liquid from said membrane by driving the fluid through the membrane.
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