Method of monitoring membrane cleaning processes

Details Method of monitoring membrane cleaning processes Method of monitoring membrane cleaning processes

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Barr, Michael (Department: 1746)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Combined

C134S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10738781

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for monitoring and controlling the cleaning of membrane separation systems or processes are provided. The present invention uses detectable amounts of one or more inert fluorescent tracers added to a membrane cleaning process stream to evaluate and control the removal of contaminants and impurities during cleaning. The methods and systems of the present invention can be used in a variety of different industrial applications including raw water processing and waste water processing.

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