The application of SEM-EDS combined with scaling trend simulation software in cause analysis of reverse osmosis membrane fouling
In the reuse water system,the fouling problem of reverse osmosis membrane often occurs.The cause of fouling is often difficult to determine,so the fouling problem cannot be funda-mentally solved.This paper elaborates in detail the process and method of solving the fouling prob-lem of reverse osmosis membrane by using SEM-EDS to analyze the fouling situation of the micro-structure of reverse osmosis membrane and the distribution of fouling elements,and then using the scaling trend simulation software to simulate the optimal operation conditions of the reverse osmo-sis system.From the practical application cases of this paper,SEM-EDS combined with scaling trend simulation software can quickly and effectively find the specific components of membrane fouling,and fundamentally solve the fouling problem.
SEM-EDSScaling tendency simulationReverse osmosis membraneCause of fouling