Method of monitoring membrane cleaning processes
US7060136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/16
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for monitoring and/or controlling the cleaning of membrane separation systems or processes are provided. The present invention utilizes measurable amounts of inert fluorescent tracer(s) added to a membrane cleaning process stream to evaluate and/or control the removal of contaminants and/or impurities during cleaning. 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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