Method of monitoring membrane separation processes
US6730227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F1/441
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for monitoring and/or controlling membrane separation systems or processes are provided. The present invention utilizes measurable amounts of inert fluorescent tracers and tagged fluorescent agents added to a feed stream to evaluate and/or control one or more parameters specific to membrane separation such that performance thereof can be optimized. The methods and systems of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of different industrial applications including raw water processing and waste water processing.
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