CFD analysis of particle deposition in the spacer-filled membrane module

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Research Article| November 01 2006 CFD analysis of particle deposition in the spacer-filled membrane module Yu-Ling Li; Yu-Ling Li 1R&D Center of Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan 320Taiwan Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Ting-Hsiang Chang; Ting-Hsiang Chang 1R&D Center of Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan 320Taiwan Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Chung-Yeh Wu; Chung-Yeh Wu 1R&D Center of Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan 320Taiwan Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Ching-Jung Chuang; Ching-Jung Chuang 1R&D Center of Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan 320Taiwan Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Kuo-Lun Tung Kuo-Lun Tung 1R&D Center of Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan 320Taiwan Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]; E-mail: [e-mail] Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua (2006) 55 (7-8): 589–601. https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2006.058 Article history Received: March 25 2006 Accepted: August 01 2006 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share MailTo Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Cite Icon Cite Permissions Search Site Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll JournalsThis Journal Search Advanced Search Citation Yu-Ling Li, Ting-Hsiang Chang, Chung-Yeh Wu, Ching-Jung Chuang, Kuo-Lun Tung; CFD analysis of particle deposition in the spacer-filled membrane module. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua 1 November 2006; 55 (7-8): 589–601. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2006.058 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex Particle deposition in spacer-filled membrane modules is investigated using a computational fluid dynamic (CFD) technique. The flow field and particle transport in the channels with permeable membrane surfaces are calculated using the commercial available CFD software FLUENT®. A scheme similar to the Eulerian–Lagrangian numerical method is adopted for the two-phase flow simulation. Particle transport in three spacer-filled channel configurations is analyzed by considering fluid drag, body force, and lift force exerted on the particles. Feed velocity, permeation flux, and spacer arrangement effects on particle deposition are discussed comprehensively. Based on conclusive preliminary study results, multi-phase flow simulation can provide microscopic understanding of the fouling mechanism in the spacer-filled channel and prove to be a powerful tool to aid in membrane module design. computational fluid dynamics, membranes, particle deposition, spacer, spiral-wound membrane module This content is only available as a PDF. © IWA Publishing 2006 You do not currently have access to this content.