August 2, 2007
Journal Article

Estimation of Ultrafilter Performance Based on Characterization Data

Abstract

Due to limited availability of test data with actual waste samples, a method was developed to estimate expected filtration performance based on physical characterization data for the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. A test with simulated waste was analyzed to demonstrate that filtration of this class of waste is consistent with a concentration polarization model. Subsequently, filtration data from actual waste samples were analyzed to demonstrate that centrifuged solids concentrations provide a reasonable estimate of the limiting concentration for filtration.

Revised: September 19, 2007 | Published: August 2, 2007

Citation

Peterson R.A., J.G. Geeting, and R.C. Daniel. 2007. Estimation of Ultrafilter Performance Based on Characterization Data. Chemical Engineering and Technology 30, no. 8:1050-1054. PNWD-SA-7620. doi:10.1002/ceat.200700107