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5.2.1 Causes of Low Filtrate Flow
Low Operating Pressure:
check the mechanical devices as indicated previously.
Fouled or Scaled Membrane:
Accumulation of foulants or mineral scale on the
membrane surface will reduce the filtrate or permeate flow. In most cases, membrane
cleaning will be required. Refer to cleaning instructions in this manual
5.2.2 Causes of High Filtrate Flow
Defective Product O-Ring:
If the interconnector O-rings are damaged, out of
position or missing, waste water may be able to enter the filtrate piping and cause a
dramatic increase in filtrate flow and decline in filtrate quality. Remove the fitting
connections from the membrane and examine the interconnector O-rings to ensure they
are in position and free of cuts, and debris.
Defective Or Oxidized Membrane:
If the membrane has been exposed to certain
solvents or oxidants the membrane may suffer irreversible damage, evidenced by high
filtrate flow and low solids rejection. In most cases, membrane replacement will be
required to restore filtrate flow. Before replacing membranes, determine the source of the
oxidation or other contaminant and install the proper pre-treatment.
5.2.3 Causes of Poor Filtrate Quality
Poor quality filtrate may manifest itself in terms of;
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Bad smell of the filtrate, and this means that the membrane needs sanitizing as
described in the cleaning step
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Filtrate having similar quality as feed, and this means that the membrane needs
replacing or there is mixing of clean and waste water lines.
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