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3.2 Notes on Feed Water to the Module
Note the following precautions on feed water for stable operation:
3.2.1 Raw Water to the Module
Raw water to modules refers to a liquid that is pretreated by sand filtration, coagulating
sedimentation, or with activated carbon as required before being passed through strainers installed
upstream of modules.
3.2.2 Hazardous Materials
Do not feed to the module any raw water containing the substances shown in the following table.
Substance
Effect
Activated carbon particle, Diatomaceous earth,
Pigment, Fluidized carrier, Metal powder, Rust,
etc.
These substances are hard, so that they can
damage the membrane, leading to membrane
rupture.
Fibrous
substance,
Film-like
substance,
String-like substance, Wire, String, Straw,
Resin film, Resin fragment, etc.
These substances entwine the membrane,
which defeats the purpose of air scrubbing
inducing membrane clogging.
Large substances such as metal piece, resin
fragment, wood splinter, tree branch, and nut
(>0.5mm)
These substances get stuck in the membrane
bundle, which can damage the membrane
leading to membrane rupture.
Hair, Fiber, Pulp debris, Elastic particles, etc.
These substances entwine the membrane,
which defeats the purpose of air scrubbing
inducing membrane clogging.
Organic solvents such as aromatic compound,
phenol, and alcohol
Organic solvents can cause cracks in module
components such as housing.
Substances that Require Attention
Metals such as iron and manganese, oils, and an excessive amount of coagulant may clog the
membrane. Consult Asahi Kasei if such a substance is expected to enter feed water to the
membrane.