[HTML][HTML] Monitoring particulate fouling of North Sea water with SDI and new ASTM MFI0. 45 test
For assessing the particulate fouling of water, the modified fouling index (MFI 0.45) is a
superior test to the silt density index (SDI). There is a need to compare both tests in terms of …
superior test to the silt density index (SDI). There is a need to compare both tests in terms of …
Full utilization of silt density index (SDI) measurements for seawater pre-treatment
In order to clarify the fouling mechanism during silt density index (SDI) measurements of
seawater in the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination process, 11 runs were …
seawater in the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination process, 11 runs were …
Assessment of various membrane fouling indexes under seawater conditions
In this study, various foulants are tested with the conventional fouling indexes such as silt
density index (SDI) and modified fouling index (MFI) under high TDS conditions to evaluate …
density index (SDI) and modified fouling index (MFI) under high TDS conditions to evaluate …
Application of multiple modified fouling index (MFI) measurements at full-scale SWRO plant
Recently, a modified fouling index (MFI) is published on ASTM, and thus, is expected to
become a standard method for evaluating fouling potential, as a supplement to silt density …
become a standard method for evaluating fouling potential, as a supplement to silt density …
New insights into silt density index and modified fouling index measurements
A Nahrstedt, J Camargo-Schmale - Water Science and Technology …, 2008 - iwaponline.com
In order to investigate the accuracy and reproducibility of the parameters SDI (silt density
index) and MFI (modified fouling index), tests in diverse conditions were performed: with …
index) and MFI (modified fouling index), tests in diverse conditions were performed: with …
Silt density index and modified fouling index relation, and effect of pressure, temperature and membrane resistance
A Alhadidi, AJB Kemperman, B Blankert, JC Schippers… - Desalination, 2011 - Elsevier
Particulate matter present in feed water of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membrane
elements tends to deposit on the membrane surface and spacers. This type of fouling results …
elements tends to deposit on the membrane surface and spacers. This type of fouling results …
SDI: is it a reliable fouling index?
A Alhadidi, AJB Kemperman, JC Schippers… - … and water treatment, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
The ASTM considers the silt density index (SDI) test as a standard test for fouling potential of
RO and NF feed waters. Up to date, the SDI is used at many full-and pilot-scale installations …
RO and NF feed waters. Up to date, the SDI is used at many full-and pilot-scale installations …
ASTM standard modified fouling index for seawater reverse osmosis desalination process: status, limitations, and perspectives
Fouling indices have been extensively investigated in membrane applications, for
evaluating the feed-water fouling potential and providing guidelines for the pretreatment …
evaluating the feed-water fouling potential and providing guidelines for the pretreatment …
Silt density indices (SDI), percent plugging factor (% PF): their relation to actual foulant deposition
SS Kremen, M Tanner - Desalination, 1998 - Elsevier
The SDI has been increasingly used by the membrane industry as a design and operational
parameter and limit. Although widely used, the physical meaning of the test and the …
parameter and limit. Although widely used, the physical meaning of the test and the …
SDI normalization and alternatives
A Alhadidi, AJB Kemperman, JC Schippers, B Blankert… - Desalination, 2011 - Elsevier
Estimating the fouling potential is a prerequisite for controlling membrane fouling in reverse
osmosis systems. Two different tests are routinely used to that end: the Silt Density Index …
osmosis systems. Two different tests are routinely used to that end: the Silt Density Index …