A review on dynamic membrane filtration: Materials, applications and future perspectives

Mustafa Evren Ersahin*, Hale Ozgun, Recep Kaan Dereli, Izzet Ozturk, Kees Roest, Jules B. van Lier

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Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of the current status of dynamic membrane (DM) technology as an alternative to membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems. DM filtration makes use of a physical barrier (e.g. cloth or mesh) on which a cake layer is formed. It is already used in traditional filtration systems, but applications in biological wastewater treatment are still at its infancy. Dynamic filtration of sludge has lower risk of fouling and requires less energy and lower capital costs compared to MBR. A review of the state-of-art in both DM materials and configurations is presented. Factors affecting DM performance are discussed in order to determine the optimum and critical approaches for membrane operation. Future perspectives to enhance the applicability and functionality of the technology regarding the treatment and membrane performance are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)196-206
Number of pages11
JournalBioresource Technology
Volume122
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2012

Funding

The authors would like to express their gratitude for the PhD Fellowship awards provided by HUYGENS Scholarship Programme to M. Evren Ersahin, by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA) to Hale Ozgun, and by TINCEL Foundation to R. Kaan Dereli. This publication was produced as part of the DynaFil project in which KWR Watercycle Research Institute, TU Delft, Waternet, STOWA, Logisticon Water Treatment, Waterboard Brabantse Delta and Bert Daamen participate. The project (EVTP01084) is partly funded by the Dutch Government via AgentschapNL under the Energy and Innovation Grant, Effective and Efficient Digestion chain. The authors gratefully acknowledge Prof. Mark C.M. van Loosdrecht for a critical review of the manuscript.

FundersFunder number
AgentschapNL
Dutch Government
TINCEL FoundationEVTP01084
TUBA
Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi

    Keywords

    • Cake layer
    • Dynamic filtration
    • Dynamic membrane
    • Membrane bioreactor
    • Wastewater treatment

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