Assessing Bacterial Growth Potential in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Pretreatment

Assessing Bacterial Growth Potential in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Pretreatment

Author: Almotasembellah Abushaban

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-01-21

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1000034704

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Seawater desalination is increasingly being used as a means to augment freshwater supplies in regions with high water stress, and reverse osmosis is increasingly the technology of choice because of the low energy consumption. However, seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) systems suffer from various types of fouling, which can increase energy consumption and the use of chemicals during SWRO operation. In practice, pre-treatment systems are put in place to reduce the particulate and biological fouling potential of SWRO feed water. However, simple, reliable and accurate methods to assess the extent to which biological fouling potential is reduced during pre-treatment are not available for seawater. This research developed a new method to measure bacterial growth potential (BGP) using the native bacterial consortium in seawater. New reagents to extract and detect ATP in microbial cells were specifically developed for seawater. The new lysis and detection reagents overcame the salt interference in seawater and allow low detection of total ATP, free ATP and microbial ATP in seawater. Incorporating a filtration step further increased the sensitivity of the method six fold, enabling ATP detection of ultra-low levels of microbial ATP in seawater. The newly developed ATP-based BGP method was applied to monitor and assess the pre-treatment of five full-scale seawater desalination plants around the world. A good correlation was observed between BGP measured in SWRO feed water and the pressure drop increase in the SWRO systems, suggesting the applicability of using the ATP-based BGP method as a biofouling indicator in SWRO. Furthermore, a safe level of BGP ( In the future, on-line monitoring of BGP in SWRO feed water may further reduce the consumption of chemicals and energy and improve the overall sustainability of seawater desalination by reverse osmosis.


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Download or read book Assessing Bacterial Growth Potential in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Pretreatment written by Almotasembellah Abushaban and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seawater desalination is increasingly being used as a means to augment freshwater supplies in regions with high water stress, and reverse osmosis is increasingly the technology of choice because of the low energy consumption. However, seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) systems suffer from various types of fouling, which can increase energy consumption and the use of chemicals during SWRO operation. In practice, pre-treatment systems are put in place to reduce the particulate and biological fouling potential of SWRO feed water. However, simple, reliable and accurate methods to assess the extent to which biological fouling potential is reduced during pre-treatment are not available for seawater. This research developed a new method to measure bacterial growth potential (BGP) using the native bacterial consortium in seawater. New reagents to extract and detect ATP in microbial cells were specifically developed for seawater. The new lysis and detection reagents overcame the salt interference in seawater and allow low detection of total ATP, free ATP and microbial ATP in seawater. Incorporating a filtration step further increased the sensitivity of the method six fold, enabling ATP detection of ultra-low levels of microbial ATP in seawater. The newly developed ATP-based BGP method was applied to monitor and assess the pre-treatment of five full-scale seawater desalination plants around the world. A good correlation was observed between BGP measured in SWRO feed water and the pressure drop increase in the SWRO systems, suggesting the applicability of using the ATP-based BGP method as a biofouling indicator in SWRO. Furthermore, a safe level of BGP ( In the future, on-line monitoring of BGP in SWRO feed water may further reduce the consumption of chemicals and energy and improve the overall sustainability of seawater desalination by reverse osmosis.

Assessing Bacterial Growth Potential in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Pretreatment

Assessing Bacterial Growth Potential in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Pretreatment

Author: Almotasembellah Abushaban

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-12-09

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 100003464X

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Seawater desalination is increasingly being used as a means to augment freshwater supplies in regions with high water stress, and reverse osmosis is increasingly the technology of choice because of the low energy consumption. However, seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) systems suffer from various types of fouling, which can increase energy consumption and the use of chemicals during SWRO operation. In practice, pre-treatment systems are put in place to reduce the particulate and biological fouling potential of SWRO feed water. However, simple, reliable and accurate methods to assess the extent to which biological fouling potential is reduced during pre-treatment are not available for seawater. This research developed a new method to measure bacterial growth potential (BGP) using the native bacterial consortium in seawater. New reagents to extract and detect ATP in microbial cells were specifically developed for seawater. The new lysis and detection reagents overcame the salt interference in seawater and allow low detection of total ATP, free ATP and microbial ATP in seawater. Incorporating a filtration step further increased the sensitivity of the method six fold, enabling ATP detection of ultra-low levels of microbial ATP in seawater. The newly developed ATP-based BGP method was applied to monitor and assess the pre-treatment of five full-scale seawater desalination plants around the world. A good correlation was observed between BGP measured in SWRO feed water and the pressure drop increase in the SWRO systems, suggesting the applicability of using the ATP-based BGP method as a biofouling indicator in SWRO. Furthermore, a safe level of BGP ( In the future, on-line monitoring of BGP in SWRO feed water may further reduce the consumption of chemicals and energy and improve the overall sustainability of seawater desalination by reverse osmosis.


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Download or read book Assessing Bacterial Growth Potential in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Pretreatment written by Almotasembellah Abushaban and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seawater desalination is increasingly being used as a means to augment freshwater supplies in regions with high water stress, and reverse osmosis is increasingly the technology of choice because of the low energy consumption. However, seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) systems suffer from various types of fouling, which can increase energy consumption and the use of chemicals during SWRO operation. In practice, pre-treatment systems are put in place to reduce the particulate and biological fouling potential of SWRO feed water. However, simple, reliable and accurate methods to assess the extent to which biological fouling potential is reduced during pre-treatment are not available for seawater. This research developed a new method to measure bacterial growth potential (BGP) using the native bacterial consortium in seawater. New reagents to extract and detect ATP in microbial cells were specifically developed for seawater. The new lysis and detection reagents overcame the salt interference in seawater and allow low detection of total ATP, free ATP and microbial ATP in seawater. Incorporating a filtration step further increased the sensitivity of the method six fold, enabling ATP detection of ultra-low levels of microbial ATP in seawater. The newly developed ATP-based BGP method was applied to monitor and assess the pre-treatment of five full-scale seawater desalination plants around the world. A good correlation was observed between BGP measured in SWRO feed water and the pressure drop increase in the SWRO systems, suggesting the applicability of using the ATP-based BGP method as a biofouling indicator in SWRO. Furthermore, a safe level of BGP ( In the future, on-line monitoring of BGP in SWRO feed water may further reduce the consumption of chemicals and energy and improve the overall sustainability of seawater desalination by reverse osmosis.

Removal of Pollutants from Saline Water

Removal of Pollutants from Saline Water

Author: Shaik Feroz

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-12-23

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 1000520641

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Removal of Pollutants from Saline Water: Treatment Technologies provides a comprehensive understanding of technologies that are currently adopted in the treatment of pollutants present in saline water systems. It provides information on the treatment technologies for saline water systems, including seawater, brackish water, oil-produced water, and other industrial saline wastewaters. FEATURES Presents information exclusively for saline water pollutant removal Introduces current treatment technologies and addresses why and how the techniques differ between fresh and salt water Offers an inclusive overview of physicochemical, biological, membrane, and advanced oxidation treatment technologies Features various perspectives and case studies from relevant global experts Provides a comprehensive one-stop source for the treatment of pollutants in all saline water systems Aimed at students, academicians, researchers, and practicing engineers in the fields of chemical, civil, marine, and environmental engineering who wish to be acquainted with the most recent developments in the treatment of pollutants present in saline water systems. Prof. Dr. Shaik Feroz works at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry. He has more than 190 publications to his credit in journals and conferences of international repute. He was awarded "Best Researcher" by Caledonian College of Engineering for the year 2014. Prof. Dr. Detlef W. Bahnemann is Head of the Research Unit, Photocatalysis and Nanotechnology at Leibniz University Hannover (Germany), Director of the Research Institute "Nanocomposite Materials for Photonic Applications" at Saint Petersburg State University (Russian Federation), and Distinguished Professor at Shaanxi University of Science and Technology in Xi’an (People's Republic of China). His research topics include photocatalysis, photoelectrochemistry, solar chemistry, and photochemistry focused on synthesis and physical-chemical properties of semiconductor and metal nanoparticles. His 500-plus publications have been cited more than 65,000 times (h-index: 100).


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Download or read book Removal of Pollutants from Saline Water written by Shaik Feroz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Removal of Pollutants from Saline Water: Treatment Technologies provides a comprehensive understanding of technologies that are currently adopted in the treatment of pollutants present in saline water systems. It provides information on the treatment technologies for saline water systems, including seawater, brackish water, oil-produced water, and other industrial saline wastewaters. FEATURES Presents information exclusively for saline water pollutant removal Introduces current treatment technologies and addresses why and how the techniques differ between fresh and salt water Offers an inclusive overview of physicochemical, biological, membrane, and advanced oxidation treatment technologies Features various perspectives and case studies from relevant global experts Provides a comprehensive one-stop source for the treatment of pollutants in all saline water systems Aimed at students, academicians, researchers, and practicing engineers in the fields of chemical, civil, marine, and environmental engineering who wish to be acquainted with the most recent developments in the treatment of pollutants present in saline water systems. Prof. Dr. Shaik Feroz works at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry. He has more than 190 publications to his credit in journals and conferences of international repute. He was awarded "Best Researcher" by Caledonian College of Engineering for the year 2014. Prof. Dr. Detlef W. Bahnemann is Head of the Research Unit, Photocatalysis and Nanotechnology at Leibniz University Hannover (Germany), Director of the Research Institute "Nanocomposite Materials for Photonic Applications" at Saint Petersburg State University (Russian Federation), and Distinguished Professor at Shaanxi University of Science and Technology in Xi’an (People's Republic of China). His research topics include photocatalysis, photoelectrochemistry, solar chemistry, and photochemistry focused on synthesis and physical-chemical properties of semiconductor and metal nanoparticles. His 500-plus publications have been cited more than 65,000 times (h-index: 100).

Seawater Pretreatment

Seawater Pretreatment

Author: Nikolay Voutchkov

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 9789744017956

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The Impact of Assimilable Organic Carbon on Biological Fouling of Reverse Osmosis Membranes in Seawater Desalination

The Impact of Assimilable Organic Carbon on Biological Fouling of Reverse Osmosis Membranes in Seawater Desalination

Author: Lauren A. Weinrich

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13:

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Biological fouling is neither well understood nor consistently prevented and continues to be a challenging problem in seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination. Biofouling occurs from bacterial proliferation and leads to operations and water quality challenges. Despite use of biocides (i.e., disinfectants) to control microbial growth, biofouling has not been well-managed in the seawater desalination industry. This project used a biological assay, the assimilable organic carbon (AOC) test to evaluate pretreatment effects on the nutrient supply. The AOC test provided a useful surrogate measurement for the biodegradability or biofouling potential of RO feed water. Biofouling observed in full scale and in controlled conditions at the bench- and pilot-scale resulted in correlations between AOC and operational effects, such as increased differential pressure and decreased permeate flux through the membrane. Increased differential pressure was associated with RO membrane biological fouling when the median AOC was 50 (mu)g/L during pilot testing. In a comparison test using 30 and 1000 (mu)g/L AOC, fouling was detected on more portions of the membrane when AOC was higher. Biofilm and bacterial deposits were apparent from scanning electron microscope imaging and biomass measurements using ATP. Chemicals used in seawater RO plants such as antiscaling, cleaning, and dechlorinating agents increased AOC, and therefore the biodegradability of the seawater. AOC was also a byproduct of reactions with commonly used disinfectants, such as chlorine, chlorine dioxide and ozone. AOC was increased by 70% in seawater with 1 mg/L humic acid and a chlorine dose of 0.5 mg/L Cl2. Increases in biodegradability and AOC were often not mirrored by a the total organic carbon (TOC) measurement; TOC varied less than 3%. TOC is not an informative tool for the plant operators to predict biofouling potential, which is problematic because it is often the only organic carbon parameter used in SWRO monitoring. Polyphosphonates and polymer-based antiscalants increased AOC less than 30 (mu)g/L; however, phosphate-based antiscalants increased AOC levels nearly 100 (mu)g/L. Depending on the active chemical or inherent impurities, antiscalants may increase biofouling potential of the RO feed despite the targeted application for controlling inorganic fouling. Better operational practices such as removing the chlorine residual prior to dosing the antiscalant would alleviate the adverse effect of AOC byproduct production. TOC removal efficiency is typically very poor and the pretreatment impacts on AOC levels should be controlled in SWRO plants that experience biological fouling problems on the RO membranes. Besides creating more effective organic carbon removal, minor pretreatment configurations and monitoring programs in the plants are recommended to help control AOC levels in the RO feed.


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Download or read book The Impact of Assimilable Organic Carbon on Biological Fouling of Reverse Osmosis Membranes in Seawater Desalination written by Lauren A. Weinrich and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological fouling is neither well understood nor consistently prevented and continues to be a challenging problem in seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination. Biofouling occurs from bacterial proliferation and leads to operations and water quality challenges. Despite use of biocides (i.e., disinfectants) to control microbial growth, biofouling has not been well-managed in the seawater desalination industry. This project used a biological assay, the assimilable organic carbon (AOC) test to evaluate pretreatment effects on the nutrient supply. The AOC test provided a useful surrogate measurement for the biodegradability or biofouling potential of RO feed water. Biofouling observed in full scale and in controlled conditions at the bench- and pilot-scale resulted in correlations between AOC and operational effects, such as increased differential pressure and decreased permeate flux through the membrane. Increased differential pressure was associated with RO membrane biological fouling when the median AOC was 50 (mu)g/L during pilot testing. In a comparison test using 30 and 1000 (mu)g/L AOC, fouling was detected on more portions of the membrane when AOC was higher. Biofilm and bacterial deposits were apparent from scanning electron microscope imaging and biomass measurements using ATP. Chemicals used in seawater RO plants such as antiscaling, cleaning, and dechlorinating agents increased AOC, and therefore the biodegradability of the seawater. AOC was also a byproduct of reactions with commonly used disinfectants, such as chlorine, chlorine dioxide and ozone. AOC was increased by 70% in seawater with 1 mg/L humic acid and a chlorine dose of 0.5 mg/L Cl2. Increases in biodegradability and AOC were often not mirrored by a the total organic carbon (TOC) measurement; TOC varied less than 3%. TOC is not an informative tool for the plant operators to predict biofouling potential, which is problematic because it is often the only organic carbon parameter used in SWRO monitoring. Polyphosphonates and polymer-based antiscalants increased AOC less than 30 (mu)g/L; however, phosphate-based antiscalants increased AOC levels nearly 100 (mu)g/L. Depending on the active chemical or inherent impurities, antiscalants may increase biofouling potential of the RO feed despite the targeted application for controlling inorganic fouling. Better operational practices such as removing the chlorine residual prior to dosing the antiscalant would alleviate the adverse effect of AOC byproduct production. TOC removal efficiency is typically very poor and the pretreatment impacts on AOC levels should be controlled in SWRO plants that experience biological fouling problems on the RO membranes. Besides creating more effective organic carbon removal, minor pretreatment configurations and monitoring programs in the plants are recommended to help control AOC levels in the RO feed.

Gas Hydrate in Water Treatment

Gas Hydrate in Water Treatment

Author: Bhajan Lal

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1119866073

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GAS HYDRATE IN WATER TREATMENT Explores current progress in the expanding field of gas hydrate-based desalination As potable water shortages continue to affect billions of people worldwide, seawater desalination and wastewater treatment have the potential to meet freshwater demands in the near future. Gas hydrate-based desalination, a process which requires CO2 and water as solvent, has become an increasingly popular approach—desalination with hydrates is environmentally friendly and can produce cheaper desalted water than other existing conventional technologies. Gas Hydrate in Water Treatment: Technological, Economic, and Industrial Aspects provides detailed, up-to-date reference to the application of gas hydrates in wastewater and seawater desalination treatment. Edited by experienced researchers in the field, this comprehensive volume describes the fundamental aspects of desalination and summarizes the latest research on gas hydrate-based desalination. The authors address a broad range of key topics, including issues related to water scarcity, post-treatment of desalinated water using both conventional and new technologies, hydrate-based desalination methods driven by renewable energy sources, and more. Provides thorough coverage of the technological, waste brine management, economic, and renewable energy and remineralization aspects of gas hydrate-based wastewater treatment Describes the energetic, economic, and environmental impact of gas hydrate desalination Explains the core concepts of gas hydrate-based desalination to help readers evaluate the performance of existing desalination processes Discusses the advantages and challenges of hydrate-based water treatment Compares conventional and gas hydrate technologies used in water treatment Reviews the most recent research in gas hydrate-based desalination Gas Hydrate in Water Treatment: Technological, Economic, and Industrial Aspects is an essential resource for all academics, researchers, process engineers, designers, industry professionals, and advanced students in the field.


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Download or read book Gas Hydrate in Water Treatment written by Bhajan Lal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GAS HYDRATE IN WATER TREATMENT Explores current progress in the expanding field of gas hydrate-based desalination As potable water shortages continue to affect billions of people worldwide, seawater desalination and wastewater treatment have the potential to meet freshwater demands in the near future. Gas hydrate-based desalination, a process which requires CO2 and water as solvent, has become an increasingly popular approach—desalination with hydrates is environmentally friendly and can produce cheaper desalted water than other existing conventional technologies. Gas Hydrate in Water Treatment: Technological, Economic, and Industrial Aspects provides detailed, up-to-date reference to the application of gas hydrates in wastewater and seawater desalination treatment. Edited by experienced researchers in the field, this comprehensive volume describes the fundamental aspects of desalination and summarizes the latest research on gas hydrate-based desalination. The authors address a broad range of key topics, including issues related to water scarcity, post-treatment of desalinated water using both conventional and new technologies, hydrate-based desalination methods driven by renewable energy sources, and more. Provides thorough coverage of the technological, waste brine management, economic, and renewable energy and remineralization aspects of gas hydrate-based wastewater treatment Describes the energetic, economic, and environmental impact of gas hydrate desalination Explains the core concepts of gas hydrate-based desalination to help readers evaluate the performance of existing desalination processes Discusses the advantages and challenges of hydrate-based water treatment Compares conventional and gas hydrate technologies used in water treatment Reviews the most recent research in gas hydrate-based desalination Gas Hydrate in Water Treatment: Technological, Economic, and Industrial Aspects is an essential resource for all academics, researchers, process engineers, designers, industry professionals, and advanced students in the field.

Pretreatment for Reverse Osmosis Desalination

Pretreatment for Reverse Osmosis Desalination

Author: Nikolay Voutchkov

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2017-05-29

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 0128099453

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Pretreatment for Reverse Osmosis Desalination is a comprehensive reference on all existing and emerging seawater pretreatment technologies used for desalination. The book focuses on reverse osmosis membrane desalination, which at present is the most widely applied technology for the production of fresh drinking water from highly saline water sources (brackish water and seawater). Each chapter contains examples illustrating various pretreatment technologies and their practical implementation. Provides in-depth overview of the key theoretical concepts associated with desalination pre-treatment Gives insight into the latest trends in membrane separation technology Incorporates analytical methods and guidelines for monitoring pretreatment systems


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Download or read book Pretreatment for Reverse Osmosis Desalination written by Nikolay Voutchkov and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-05-29 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pretreatment for Reverse Osmosis Desalination is a comprehensive reference on all existing and emerging seawater pretreatment technologies used for desalination. The book focuses on reverse osmosis membrane desalination, which at present is the most widely applied technology for the production of fresh drinking water from highly saline water sources (brackish water and seawater). Each chapter contains examples illustrating various pretreatment technologies and their practical implementation. Provides in-depth overview of the key theoretical concepts associated with desalination pre-treatment Gives insight into the latest trends in membrane separation technology Incorporates analytical methods and guidelines for monitoring pretreatment systems

Membrane Desalination

Membrane Desalination

Author: Andreas Sapalidis

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-09-13

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0429672055

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This book aims to provide details about membrane desalination processes, starting from basic concepts leading to real world implementation. Chapters cover novel research topics such as biomimetic and nanocomposite membranes, nanostructured fillers for mixed matrix membranes, advanced characterization techniques and molecular modeling. Additionally, engineering and economical aspects of desalination as well as the exploitation of green energy sources are thoroughly presented. This books targets bridging the gap between the everyday research laboratory practices with practical application demands, so that the readers gain a global perspective of all desalination challenges.


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Download or read book Membrane Desalination written by Andreas Sapalidis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-09-13 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to provide details about membrane desalination processes, starting from basic concepts leading to real world implementation. Chapters cover novel research topics such as biomimetic and nanocomposite membranes, nanostructured fillers for mixed matrix membranes, advanced characterization techniques and molecular modeling. Additionally, engineering and economical aspects of desalination as well as the exploitation of green energy sources are thoroughly presented. This books targets bridging the gap between the everyday research laboratory practices with practical application demands, so that the readers gain a global perspective of all desalination challenges.

Recent Trends in Biofilm Science and Technology

Recent Trends in Biofilm Science and Technology

Author: Manuel Simoes

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-06-04

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0128194987

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Recent Trends in Biofilm Science and Technology helps researchers working on fundamental aspects of biofilm formation and control conduct biofilm studies and interpret results. The book provides a remarkable amount of knowledge on the processes that regulate biofilm formation, the methods used, monitoring characterization and mathematical modeling, the problems/advantages caused by their presence in the food industry, environment and medical fields, and the current and emergent strategies for their control. Research on biofilms has progressed rapidly in the last decade due to the fact that biofilms have required the development of new analytical tools and new collaborations between biologists, engineers and mathematicians. Presents an overview of the process of biofilm formation and its implications Provides a clearer understanding of the role of biofilms in infections Creates a foundation for further research on novel control strategies Updates readers on the remarkable amount of knowledge on the processes that regulate biofilm formation


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Download or read book Recent Trends in Biofilm Science and Technology written by Manuel Simoes and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent Trends in Biofilm Science and Technology helps researchers working on fundamental aspects of biofilm formation and control conduct biofilm studies and interpret results. The book provides a remarkable amount of knowledge on the processes that regulate biofilm formation, the methods used, monitoring characterization and mathematical modeling, the problems/advantages caused by their presence in the food industry, environment and medical fields, and the current and emergent strategies for their control. Research on biofilms has progressed rapidly in the last decade due to the fact that biofilms have required the development of new analytical tools and new collaborations between biologists, engineers and mathematicians. Presents an overview of the process of biofilm formation and its implications Provides a clearer understanding of the role of biofilms in infections Creates a foundation for further research on novel control strategies Updates readers on the remarkable amount of knowledge on the processes that regulate biofilm formation

Intakes and Outfalls for Seawater Reverse-Osmosis Desalination Facilities

Intakes and Outfalls for Seawater Reverse-Osmosis Desalination Facilities

Author: Thomas M. Missimer

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-04-07

Total Pages: 551

ISBN-13: 3319132032

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The book assembles the latest research on new design techniques in water supplies using desalinated seawater. The authors examine the diverse issues related to the intakes and outfalls of these facilities. They clarify how and why these key components of the facilities impact the cost of operation and subsequently the cost of water supplied to the consumers. The book consists of contributed articles from a number of experts in the field who presented their findings at the "Desalination Intakes and Outfalls" workshop held at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia in October, 2013. The book integrates coverage relevant to a wide variety of researchers and professionals in the general fields of environmental engineering and sustainable development.


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Download or read book Intakes and Outfalls for Seawater Reverse-Osmosis Desalination Facilities written by Thomas M. Missimer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book assembles the latest research on new design techniques in water supplies using desalinated seawater. The authors examine the diverse issues related to the intakes and outfalls of these facilities. They clarify how and why these key components of the facilities impact the cost of operation and subsequently the cost of water supplied to the consumers. The book consists of contributed articles from a number of experts in the field who presented their findings at the "Desalination Intakes and Outfalls" workshop held at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia in October, 2013. The book integrates coverage relevant to a wide variety of researchers and professionals in the general fields of environmental engineering and sustainable development.