Table 9.
Membrane parameters.
| Parameter | Original PES membrane | OH/SiO2/PES membrane |
|---|---|---|
| Inner diameter (mm) | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Outside diameter (mm) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Alcohol Bubble Point (MPa) | 0.48 | 0.53 |
| Liquid entry pressure (MPa) | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| pure water flux (L/(m2 h)) | 75 | 68 |
| molecular weight cut-off (Dalton) | 10,000 | 16,000 |
| Average pore size (μm) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Porosity | 60% | 60% |