This course is about membrane technology, focusing on the principles, design, and application of membrane processes for separation, filtration, and purification in various industries or environmental control. The material provided includes an in-depth understanding of various types of membranes, their materials, and the role of membranes in sustainable technology.

• Think critically, creatively, and innovatively while demonstrating intellectual abilities.
• Adapt to multidisciplinary groups and engage in continuous self-development.
• Provide alternative solutions to various problems on both local and global scales.

• Gas-Liquid Membrane Contactor

  • Principles and operation of gas-liquid membrane contactors
  • Applications in CO₂ capture, ammonia removal, and gas scrubbing
  • Advantages over conventional gas-liquid separation methods

• Membrane Hydrodynamics

  • Understanding flow dynamics in membrane systems
  • Impact of hydrodynamics on mass transfer and fouling
  • Techniques for optimizing flow patterns in membrane modules

• Reverse Osmosis

  • Fundamentals of reverse osmosis (RO) for water desalination
  • Membrane materials and designs for RO systems
  • Challenges and solutions in scaling and fouling prevention

• Pervaporation

  • Overview of pervaporation for selective separation of liquid mixtures
  • Membrane materials and applications in solvent recovery and dehydration processes
  • Key factors influencing pervaporation performance

• Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR)

  • Principles of MBR technology for wastewater treatment
  • Integration of biological treatment with membrane filtration
  • Applications and advantages in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment

• Membrane Gas Separation

  • Mechanisms of gas separation using membranes
  • Applications in natural gas processing, oxygen enrichment, and nitrogen generation
  • Membrane materials and factors affecting separation efficiency

• Ultrafiltration for Wastewater Treatment

  • Fundamentals of ultrafiltration (UF) membranes for wastewater treatment
  • Applications in removing particulates, microorganisms, and colloids
  • Design and operational considerations for UF systems

• Membranes for Potable Water Production

  • Role of membranes in producing safe and potable water
  • Technologies used: ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and nanofiltration
  • Addressing challenges like fouling, energy efficiency, and sustainability
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