Comprehensive Analysis of Foulants in an Ultrafiltration Membrane Used for the Treatment of Bleach Plant Effluent in a Sulfite Pulp Mill

Gregor Rudolph, Basel Al-Rudainy, Johan Thuvander, Ann-Sofi Jönsson

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Fouling is a major obstacle in the introduction of membrane processes in new applications in the pulping industry. Due to the complex nature of the feed solutions, complementary analysis methods are usually needed to identify the substances involved. Four different methods were used for the comprehensive analysis of a membrane removed from an ultrafiltration plant treating alkaline bleach plant effluent in a sulfite pulp mill to identify the substances causing fouling. Magnesium was detected both on the membrane surface and in the nonwoven membrane backing and a small amount of polysaccharides was detected after acid hydrolysis of the fouled membrane. This study provides information on foulants, which can be used to improve processing conditions and cleaning protocols and thus the membrane performance in pulp mill separation processes. It also provides an overview of the usefulness of various analytical methods.
Originalspråkengelska
Artikelnummer201
Antal sidor15
TidskriftMembranes
Volym11
Nummer3
DOI
StatusPublished - 2021 mars 12

Ämnesklassifikation (UKÄ)

  • Kemiska processer
  • Pappers-, massa- och fiberteknik

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