Abstract
A cross-flow ceramic membrane was coupled to a bioreactor to fulfil the alternate functions of process stream clarifier and primary aerator. At the same air supply rate (delivered as a back-flush), ceramic membranes provided up to 72% greater aeration than a ring-sparger located in the bioreactor. In biological treatment of dairy food process waste, the air backflush had the additional benefit of inhibiting membrane fouling, thereby maintaining higher (by about 100%) permeate fluxes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 287-290 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Biotechnology Techniques |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Apr 1996 |
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