CA2352242A1 - Ultrafiltration and microfiltration module and system - Google Patents

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CA2352242A1
CA2352242A1 CA002352242A CA2352242A CA2352242A1 CA 2352242 A1 CA2352242 A1 CA 2352242A1 CA 002352242 A CA002352242 A CA 002352242A CA 2352242 A CA2352242 A CA 2352242A CA 2352242 A1 CA2352242 A1 CA 2352242A1
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Andreas Draesner
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    • B01D65/02—Membrane cleaning or sterilisation ; Membrane regeneration
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    • B01D2321/20—By influencing the flow
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    • B01D2321/20—By influencing the flow
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Abstract

A method and apparatus of purifying feedwater to remove impurities including suspended solids therefrom, the method suitable for using in-line water pressure to permeate water through hollow fiber membranes and to backflush the membranes to remove solids collected or deposited thereon.
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