Application of electrotechnology for removal and prevention of reverse osmosis biofouling

One of the major factors limiting the rise of membrane separation systems i s membrane fouling [2]. Membrane fouling places a large economic restrictio n on membrane systems operation; it can lead to reduced performance, higher energy consumption, and eventually, failure to meet the regulatory standar ds by the deterioration of the product stream. Successful results from the application of electrotechnology have been obta ined in removal and prevention of redevelopment of biofouling from operatin g reverse osmosis equipment (RO). Field observations are supported by Robbi s device laboratory studies.