The Pilot-Scale Membrane Distillation Systems for Wastewater Treatment: A Mini-Review

Authors

  • Mohd Ridhwan Adam School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Hakimin Shafie Analytical Biochemistry Research Centre (ABrC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, University Innovation Incubator Building, SAINS@USM Campus, Lebuh Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, Penang 11900, Malaysia
  • Siti Khadijah Hubadillah School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
  • Mohd Haiqal Abd Aziz Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pagoh Higher Education Hub, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Riduan Jamalludin Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kampus Alam UniMAP, Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
  • Atikah Mohd Nasir Centre for Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Investigative Studies (CODTIS), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/amst.v27n1.264

Keywords:

Membrane distillation, industrial wastewater, pilot-scale, eco-friendly technology

Abstract

Industrial wastewater includes large amounts of contaminants thus, the wastewater must be treated prior to disposal. Moreover, since a substantial volume of wastewater is generated, environmental considerations should include the reutilizing of reclaimed water. Since industrial wastewater consists mostly of chemicals and persistent contaminants, it must be adequately treated with eco-friendly technology. Membrane technologies, specifically membrane distillation, are frequently employed in the treatment of industrial wastewater due to their significant benefits over typical wastewater remediation approaches. The substantial investigation completed to date has been undertaken on a lab scale, however, both full and pilot-scale practices have already been implemented progressively. This study presents a concise overview of industrial wastewater treatment and its utilization following proper handling by membrane processes in both full and pilot-scale relevance. In addition, the future prospects and existing obstacles for membrane processes, including cleansing techniques and financial impact, are also studied. In addition, given that there are fewer full-scale trials than pilot-scale studies, process flaws are highlighted to facilitate future research investigations.

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2023-03-20

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Adam, M. R., Shafie, M. H., Hubadillah, S. K., Abd Aziz, M. H., Jamalludin, M. R., & Mohd Nasir, A. (2023). The Pilot-Scale Membrane Distillation Systems for Wastewater Treatment: A Mini-Review . Journal of Applied Membrane Science & Technology, 27(1), 63–77. https://doi.org/10.11113/amst.v27n1.264

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