| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M68565/01 |
| Title: |
MEMBRANE BIOREACTORS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT |
| Principal Investigator: |
Arnot, Dr TC |
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| Department: |
Chemical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bath |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 1999 |
Ends: |
31 January 2003 |
Value (£): |
145,093
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| Separation Processes |
Water Engineering |
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The programme comprises six linked PhD projects at the three collaborating institutions. Normalisation of data obtained from the three different research centres is ensured by the use of (a) feedwater of the same quality, be it simulant or otherwise, and (b) the same membrane materials.The Bath group will conduct bench-scale/pilot-scale tests to maximise membrane fluxes and minimise energy input. They will also investigate the minimisation of aeration basin volume, and excess sludge production.The Cranfield group will perform bench/pilot-scale trials, which will encompass testing the veracity of the Bath trials and determine the importance of biological action in promoting or supressing membrane fouling.The Imperial group will investigate anaerobic systems using the same membrane materials, ultimately evaluating the comparative costs with aerobic systems. They will also evaluate membranes for micro-nutrient delivery, or toxic compound removal.
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http://www.bath.ac.uk |