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Scouring method

  • US 20020195390A1
  • Filed: 01/07/2002
  • Published: 12/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/1996
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of removing fouling materials from the surface of a plurality of porous membranes arranged in a membrane module by providing, from within the module, by means other than gas passing through the pores of said membranes, gas bubbles in a uniform distribution relative to the porous membrane array such that said bubbles move past the surfaces of and vibrate said membranes to dislodge fouling materials therefrom, said membranes being arranged in close proximity to one another and mounted to prevent excessive movement therebetween.

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