What are the effects of fouling on RO plant membranes?

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Mohamed Abdullah Ibrahim CEng

by Mohamed Abdullah Ibrahim CEng , Engineering Section Head CEng , El Sewewdy Power Systems Projects PSP

Reduce Plant Recovery.

Deteriorate Permeate Quality (salinity)

Increase Feed Pressure.

Raise Power Consumption.

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Muhammad Riduan Adhael

by Muhammad Riduan Adhael , Process Engineer , Pertamina Hulu Mahakam

It reduce the purity of permeate since the impurities are blocked by fouling

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