Biological Fouling of Separation Membranes Used in Water Treatment Applications

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Identifies and quantifies physico-chemical and biological factors influencing bacterial attachment to synthetic membrane polymers. Delineates biofilm growth kinetics and structure as a function of nutrient level and hydrodynamics and correlates bacterial affinity coefficients and biofilm growth kinetics with membrane performance. Ended in 2003. A report of partial findings is available to Foundation subscribers.

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#904

12/01/1998

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Biological Fouling of Separation Membranes Used in Water Treatment Applications

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Biological Fouling of Separation Membranes Used in Water Treatment Applications

Impact of Disinfectants on Transmission, Treatment, and Distribution System Performance: Phases I and II

Impact of UV Disinfection on Biological Stability

Coliforms in Distribution Systems: Integrated Disinfection and Anti-Microbial Resistance

Inactivation of Amoeba-Internalized Legionella pneumophila by UV-LED and Multi-Barrier Approaches

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Demonstration of Innovation to Improve Pathogen Removal, Validation, and/or Monitoring in Carbon Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) for Potable Reuse

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