膜科学与技术

Position：Home >> Abstract

Effect of active layer structure on calcium carbonate scaling in reverse osmosis membrane systems

Authors： LIANG Songmiao, HU Lijie, YAO Yan

Units： Vontron Technology Co., Ltd., Guiyang, 550018, China

KeyWords： reverse osmosis membrane; calcium carbonate scale; leaf structure; the surface properties

ClassificationCode：TQ028.8

year,volume(issue):pagination： 2021,41(1):33-39

Abstract：

Leading to reduce the flux and operation life of membranes, Calcium carbonate scales was considered to be one of key issues urgently to be solved in reverse osmosis (RO) systems. In this paper, based on the perspective of the nucleation thermodynamics of calcium carbonate and the adhesion to the membrane, the effects of characteristics on membrane surface scales were studied by preparing RO membrane with different structures. The results showed that RO membranes with large leaf structure had a higher degree of scaling but were easy to desorb, hence, the flux attenuation rate was only 1.52%; in the meanwhile, RO membranes with small leaf structure had a lower degree of scaling but were hard to desorb, hence, the flux attenuation rate was 9.77%. In a word, this research provided a preliminary understanding with the control mechanism of calcium carbonate scaling in reverse osmosis systems and pointed out that the design of membrane apparent structure was a key measure for reducing calcium carbonate scales.

Funds：

国家重点研发计划项目（2017YFC0403900）；国家重点研发计划项目（2016YFE0118800）

AuthorIntro：

梁松苗(1977- )男，湖南涟源人，教授级高级工程师，主要从事水处理膜材料的研究与产业化，liangsongmiao@vontron.com

Reference：

[1] Anna Lee, Elam, Jeffrey W., Darling, Seth B. Membrane materials for water purification: design, development, and application [J]. Environmental Science Water Research & Technology, 2016, 2(1): 17-42.
[2] 高从堦, 杨尚保. 反渗透复合膜技术进展和展望 [J]. 膜科学与技术, 2011, 31(3): 1-4.
[3] Asif Matin, Khan, Z., Zaidi, S. M. J., et al. Biofouling in reverse osmosis membranes for seawater desalination: Phenomena and prevention [J]. Desalination, 2011, 281(none): 1-16.
[4] Tiezheng Tong, Wallace, Adam F, Zhao, Song, et al. Mineral scaling in membrane desalination: Mechanisms, mitigation strategies, and feasibility of scaling-resistant membranes [J]. Journal of Membrane Science, 2019, 579: 52-69.
[5] Alice Antony, Low, Jor How, Gray, Stephen, et al. Scale Formation and Control in High Pressure Membrane Water Treatment Systems: A Review [J]. Journal of Membrane Science, 2011, 383(1): 1-16.
[6] David M. Warsinger, Swaminathan, Jaichander, Guillen-Burrieza, Elena, et al. Scaling and fouling in membrane distillation for desalination applications: A review [J]. Desalination, 2015, 356: 294-313.
[7] Sangho Lee, Lee, Chunghak. EFFECT OF OPERATING CONDITIONS ON CaSO4 SCALE FORMATION MECHANISM IN NANOFILTRATION FOR WATER SOFTENING [J]. Water Research, 2000, 34(15): 3854-3866.
[8] Nam Wook Kang, Lee, Seockheon, Kim, Dooil, et al. Analyses of calcium carbonate scale deposition on four RO membranes under a seawater desalination condition [J]. Water Science and Technology, 2011, 64(8): 1573-1580.
[9] Junjie Zhao, Wang, Minghui, Lababidi, Haitham M S, et al. A review of heterogeneous nucleation of calcium carbonate and control strategies for scale formation in multi-stage flash (MSF) desalination plants [J]. Desalination, 2018, 442: 75-88.
[10] C H Tzotzi, Pahiadaki, T, Yiantsios, S G, et al. A study of CaCO3 scale formation and inhibition in RO and NF membrane processes [J]. Journal of Membrane Science, 2007, 296(1): 171-84.
[11] 刘立芬, 俞三传, 高从堦. 反渗透复合膜耐污染性研究进展 [J]. 膜科学与技术, 2005, 5: 72-75.
[12] 《反渗透净水机水效限定值和水效等级》国家标准发布 [J]. 日用电器, 2017,
[13] Mahendra Kumar, Mcglade, Declan, Lawler, Jenny. Functionalized chitosan derived novel positively charged organic–inorganic hybrid ultrafiltration membranes for protein separation [J]. Rsc Advances, 2014, 4(42): 21699-21711.
[14] Erdal Eren, Sarihan, Adem, Eren, Bilge, et al. Preparation, characterization and performance enhancement of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane using PBI as hydrophilic modifier [J]. Journal of Membrane Science, 2015, 475:1-8.
[15] Hashmi, Sara, M., et al. Relating Silica Scaling in Reverse Osmosis to Membrane Surface Properties [J]. Environmental Science & Technology Es & T, 2017,
[16] Markus F?rster, Bohnet, Matthias. Influence of the interfacial free energy crystal/heat transfer surface on the induction period during fouling [J]. 1999, 38(11): 944-954.
[17] Jonathan A. Brant, Childress, Amy E. Assessing short-range membrane–colloid interactions using surface energetics [J]. 2002, 203(1-2): 257-273.
[18] C. J. Van Oss. Acid—base interfacial interactions in aqueous media [J]. Colloids & Surfaces A Physicochemical & Engineering Aspects, 1993, 78: 1-49.
[19] Lucyna Holysz, Chibowski, Emil. Surface Free Energy Components of Calcium Carbonate and Their Changes Due to Radiofrequency Electric Field Treatment [J]. Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, 1994, 164(1): 245-51.
[20] Hiroshi Yamamura, Chae, Soryong, Kimura, Katsuki, et al. Transition in fouling mechanism in microfiltration of a surface water [J]. Water Research, 2007, 41(17): 3812-3822.
[21] Takashi Kamada, Ohara, Tomomi, Shintani, Takuji, et al. Optimizing the preparation of multi-layered polyamide membrane via the addition of a co-solvent [J]. Journal of Membrane Science, 2014, 453:489-497.
[22] Takashi Kamada, Ohara, Tomomi, Shintani, Takuji, et al. Controlled surface morphology of polyamide membranes via the addition of co-solvent for improved permeate flux [J]. Journal of Membrane Science, 2014, 467: 303-312.
[23] Lianrui Zhao, Liang, Songmiao, Jin, Yan, et al. Effect of trifunctional planar monomer on the structure and properties of polyamide membranes [J]. Applied Surface Ence, 505: 1-30.
[24] Clifford Y. Tai, Chen, Pao Chi. Nucleation, Agglomeration and Crystal Morphology of Calcium Carbonate [J]. Aiche Journal, 1995, 41(1): 68-77.

Service：

【Download】【Collect】

《膜科学与技术》编辑部 Address: Bluestar building, 19 east beisanhuan road, chaoyang district, Beijing; 100029 Postal code; Telephone：010-80492417/010-80485372; Fax：010-80485372 ; Email：mkxyjs@163.com