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Theory for Crossflow Microfiltration

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In this chapter, recent theories describing crossflow microfiltration behavior are presented. First, the use of macroscopic balances to describe the overall behavior of various microfiltration module configurations is briefly reviewed. A major portion of this chapter is then devoted to recent models that predict the steady-state and transient permeate flux for crossflow microfiltration. These models are summarized in a brief section that describes the predicted dependence of the permeate flux on the material properties of the suspensions and the operating conditions of the filter. The focus is on the use of microporous membranes, which accomplish the desired separation using the sieving mechanism of surface filtration. The ssumption is made that the membrane completely rejects the particles reaching its surface. The chapter concludes with a review of cross-flow filtration experiments and their comparison with theory.

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    Robert H. Davis

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    W. S. Winston Ho Ph.D. (Senior Engineering Associate) (Senior Engineering Associate)

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    Kamalesh K. Sirkar Ph.D. (Professor) (Professor)

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Davis, R.H. (1992). Theory for Crossflow Microfiltration. In: Ho, W.S.W., Sirkar, K.K. (eds) Membrane Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3548-5_33

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