Abstract
The experimental or theoretical method that can visualize or quantify the architecture of bio-cake formed on the surface of membrane is of great interest in understanding biofouling mechanisms, also controlling biofouling in a membrane bioreactor (MBR). This paper summarizes the methods for determining the porosity of bio-cake experimentally or theoretically and also correlates the bio-cake architecture with membrane filterability in a submerged MBR under various operating conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 115-123 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Desalination |
Volume | 231 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 31 Oct 2008 |
Keywords
- Bio-cake
- Biofilm
- Biofouling
- Cake layer
- CLSM
- EPS
- Image analysis
- MBR
- Porosity