Membrane Systems for Wastewater Treatment

Overview

Membrane processes are a fast-growing wastewater treatment option. Written by key experts in the wastewater industry, this reference provides the most current membrane information available -- covering processes, equipment configurations, operation, routine monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting -- and includes questions and quizzes for classroom use and training.

Table of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Membrane Equipment and System Overview
Chapter 3: Membrane Bioreactors
Chapter 4: Low-Pressure Membranes for Effluent Filtration
Chapter 5: Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis for Advanced Posttreatment
Chapter 6: Membrane System Case Studies
GLOSSARY
APPENDIX I: RELATED EQUATIONS
APPENDIX II: REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
INDEX

Biographical note

THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION is a technical and educational organization with members from varied disciplines who work toward the WEF's vision of preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. The WEF network includes water quality professionals from 79 member associations in 30 countries. Its headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia.

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MEMBRANE SYSTEMS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT

This expansive guide provides up-to-date information on membrane applications for wastewater treatment. Written by key experts in wastewater treatment and membrane system applications, the text grounds readers in theory and supplies in-depth coverage of practice. The book focuses on achieving higher standards of water quality and provides comprehensive coverage of all types of systems and phases of operation, from system and equipment configurations to routine monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
For wastewater professionals striving to meet more-stringent treatment requirements, this manual is an invaluable asset.

Up-To-Date Technologies for Tougher Standards
Covers all applications of membrane systems for wastewater treatment
Water reuse, potability, and upgraded environmental protection standards
Meeting BNR (biological nutrient removal) requirements
Configuration of equipment and processes
Process control parameters
Sampling, analysis, and monitoring recommendations
Troubleshooting guides to all processes
Ongoing management of operations and equipment maintenance

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Membrane Technology Overview * Membrane Bioreactors * Low-Pressure Membranes for Effluent Filtration * Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis for Advanced Post-Treatment * Membrane System Applications




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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION is a technical and educational organization with members from varied disciplines who work toward the WEF's vision of preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. The WEF network includes water quality professionals from 79 member associations in 30 countries. Its headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia.