
Precautions
Measure permeate flux before and after each EFM, CEB, alkali CIP, and acid CIP to allow for a
check of flux recoverability (effect of cleaning). Ensure sufficient rinsing between chemical cleaning
steps when employing more than one chemical. Mixing sodium hypochlorite and acid generates
chlorine gas.
Cleaning Protocol
Preliminary cleaning
Item
Parameter
Air Flow Rate
5 Nm
3
/hr/module
Duration
1 min
Procedure
Simultaneous Air scrubbing/Backwash (AS/BW) × 1 min
Perform under normal operating conditions. Repeat several times if the
membrane is heavily contaminated.
Dilution water, rinse water
Dilution Water
Rinse Water
UNA-treated
Water
Tap Water,
RO-treated
Water
UNA-treated
Water
Tap Water,
RO-treated
Water
River Water
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Sewage Secondary Effluent
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Seawater
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