Prediction of reverse osmosis membrane fouling due to scale formation in the presence of dissolved organic matters using genetic programming

Jae Seok Cho, Hwan Kim, June Seok Choi, Sangho Lee, Tae Mun Hwang, Hyunje Oh, Dae Ryook Yang, Joon Ha Kim

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Abstract

Scale formation of soluble salts is one of the major factors limiting the performance of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes for desalination. However, it is difficult to predict membrane fouling due to scale formation in a complicated feed water containing dissolved organics such as humic substances. This study aims at prediction of the complicated fouling phenomenon by scale formation in the presence of dissolved organic matters. Experimental studies with model solutions were conducted in a small batch filtration device. Humic acid and calcium sulfate were used as model dissolved organic matters and scale-forming salts. A genetic programming technique was applied to predict the effect of dissolved organic matters on scale formation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)121-128
Number of pages8
JournalDesalination and Water Treatment
Volume15
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Mar

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research was supported by grants 07sea-heroB03-02 and 07seaheroB02-01-02 from the Plant Technology Advancement Program funded by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs of the Korean government.

Copyright:
Copyright 2014 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • Desalination
  • Dissolved organic matters
  • Fouling
  • Genetic programming
  • Humic substances
  • Scale formation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Water Science and Technology
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Pollution

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