and Microfiltration Handbook by Munir Cheryan
A much-needed, useful, comprehensive presentation of ultrafiltration science and technology.
Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration Handbook covers all aspects of the subject, including an extensive compilation of information on ultrafiltration membranes and their applications. The engineering aspects of ultrafiltration are also dealt with thoroughly.
An invaluable handbook for all involved in separations technology.
Contents
List of Abbreviations
Introduction: Definition and Classification of Membrane Separation Processes. Historical
Developments. Physical Chemistry of Membrane Separations.
Membrane Chemistry, Structure and Function: Definitions and Classification. General
Methods of Membrane Manufacture. Polymers Used in Membrane Manufacture. Composite
Membranes. Inorganic Membranes.
Membrane Properties: Pore Sizes. Predicting Flux from Pore Statistics. Passage (Challenge)
Tests. Factors Affecting Retentivity of Membranes.
Performance and Engineering Models: The Velocity Boundary Layer. The Concentration
Boundary Layer. Models for Predicting Flux: The Pressure-Controlled Region. Concentration
Polarization. Mass Transfer (Film Theory) Model. The Resistance Model. Osmotic Pressure Model
for Limiting Flux. Factors Affecting Flux: Operating Perameters. Physical Properties
of Liquid Streams. Experiment Versus Theory: The "Flux Paradox". Design Factors Affecting Flux.
Equipment: Laboratory Scale Devices. Industrial Equipment. Special Modules.
Fouling of Membranes: Characteristics of Fouling. Consequences of Fouling.
Mathematical Models of Fouling. Factors Affecting Fouling. Flux Enhancement.
Summary: Membrane Fouling. Cleaning Membranes.
Process Design: Physics of the Membrane Process. Modes of Operation. Batch Versus
Continuous Operation. Minimum Process time. Fractionation of Macromolecules. Energy
Requirements. Costs and Process Economics.
Applications: Electrocoat Paint. The Dairy Industry. Water Treatment. Wastewaters.
Textile Industry. Latex Emulsions. Pulp and Paper Industry. Tanning and Leather Industries.
Sugar Refining. Soybean and Other Vegetable Proteins. Vegetable Oils. Corn and Other Grains.
Animal Products. Biotechnology Applications. Fruit Juices and Extracts. Alcoholic Beverages.
Appendices: Manufacturers and Suppliers of Membrane Systems.
Conversion Factors. Books and General References.
Index
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