With rising water scarcity and a growing global population, the demand for clean water is increasing. Reverse osmosis (RO) provides a promising solution, but fouling can damage membranes. This dissertation introduces novel in-situ fiber optic sensors for early detection of mineral scaling and biofouling in RO plants, improving countermeasures. It also examines chlorine dioxide as a biocide to manage biofilm growth while maintaining membrane integrity, identifying optimal conditions to minimize disinfection damage.
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With rising water scarcity and a growing global population, the demand for clean water is increasing. Reverse osmosis (RO) provides a promising solution, but fouling can damage membranes. This dissertation introduces novel in-situ fiber optic sensors for early detection of mineral scaling and biofouling in RO plants, improving countermeasures. It also examines chlorine dioxide as a biocide to manage biofilm growth while maintaining membrane integrity, identifying optimal conditions to minimize d...
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