Nanofiltration in Wastewater treatment for Reuse: Effect of Pretreatment for Long-term Application

Funding: 2003: $23,720

Project Member(s): Vigneswaran, S., Ngo, H.

Funding or Partner Organisation: Australian Research Council (ARC Linkage International)

Start year: 2003

Summary: Low pressure nanofiltration (NF) is a relatively new technology. The main problem of membrane fouling on NF could successfully be avoided by pretreatment. In this study, novel high rate pretreatment methods employing flocculation and biosorption concepts will be investigated to prolong membrane life time. A compact wastewater treatment technology established through this research will be useful in small and isolated communities. This study will be conducted in collaboration with Prof. Yamamoto of University of Tokyo (UTokyo), Japan and Prof. Kim of Kwangju Institute of Science and Technology (KJIST), Korea, who are international experts on nanofiltration and water reuse technologies respectively.

Publications:

Shon, H, Vigneswaran, S, Kim, H, Ngo, H & Park, N 2005, 'Comparison of nanofiltration with flocculation - microfiltration - photocatalysis hybrid system in dissolved organic matter removal', Filtration: International Journal for Filtration and Separation, vol. July, pp. 215-221.

Shon, HK, Vigneswaran, S, Ben Aim, R, Ngo, HH, Kim, IS & Cho, J 2005, 'Influence of flocculation and adsorption as pretreatment on the fouling of ultrafiltration and nanofiltration membranes: Application with biologically treated sewage effluent', ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, vol. 39, no. 10, pp. 3864-3871.
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Shon, HK, Vigneswaran, S, Ngo, HH, Kim, IS & Ben Aim, R 2005, 'Foulant characterization of the NF membranes with and without pretreatment of biologically treated wastewater', Water Science and Technology, vol. 51, no. 6-7, pp. 277-284.
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Keywords: Pretreatment, Low pressure nanofiltration, Flocculation, Biosorption, Wastewater reuse, Organic fouling,

FOR Codes: Water and Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering not elsewhere classified, Prevention and treatment of pollution, Waste management and recycling

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.