This article discusses the planning, design, and startup
of a large-scale membrane plant, integrated with
existing infrastructure. The Minneapolis Water Works
(MWW) plant produces drinking water for Minneapolis,
Minnesota, residents and draws water directly from the
Mississippi River, which has posed challenges in the
past because of rapid water quality changes. An exhaustive
study and pilot project identified suitable treatment
technologies that met MWW's goals and ensured that
anticipated changes to water regulations could be met.
Ultrafiltration (UF) was selected as the best technology
for the plant. Careful planning, good communication,
and continuous pilot-testing and assessment of design
feasibility were key to the successful integration of
membrane technology into the plant, now the largest UF plant in North America. Includes tables, figure.
| Edition : | Vol. 97 - No. 12 |
| File Size : | 1
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| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 8 |
| Published : | 12/01/2005 |
