Natural organic matter (NOM) fouling and associated foulant in surface water treatment

• Main Authors: Zularisam, A. W., Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Salim, M. R., A. M., Mimi Sakinah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/5741/1/A.W.Zularisam2007_NaturalOrganicMatter%28NOM%29Fouling.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/5741/; http://sarawakcb.com/events/2016/08/24/29th-symposium-of-malaysian-chemical-engineers-somche-2016/

Application of membrane in surface water treatment for drinking water purpose is normally governed by fouling issue, which significantly restricts its widespread usage. This paper discusses NOM and its components as the major membrane foulants, possible fouling mechanisms and current techniques used...