Table 1. Spinning conditions of the various double layer membranes.
M 1 | M 2 | M 3 | M 4 | M 5 | M 6 | |
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Inner layer (PES/PVP) | 15/5 | 15/7 | 15/10 | 15/10 | 15/7 | 15/7 |
Outer layer (PES/PVP/AC)** | 14/1.4/37.5 | 14/1.4/60 | 14/1.4/60 | 14/1.4/60 | 14/1.4/60 | 14/1.4/60 |
Inner layer pumping speed (ml/min) | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Outer layer pumping speed (ml/min) | 1 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Bore liquid pumping speed (ml/min) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Bore composition* | B1 | B1 | B2 | B2 | B2 | B1 |
Air gap (cm) | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Spinneret type | Spinneret 2.0 | Spinneret 2.0 | Spinneret 2.0 | Spinneret 2.0 | Spinneret 2.0 | Spinneret 2.0 |
Collecting speed (m/min) | Free fall | Free fall | Free fall | Free fall | 3.5 | 3.5 |
*Bore liquid B1 consists of pure water and the bore liquid B2 contains 60% NMP and 5% PVP in pure water.
**Amount of activated carbon was calculated in relation to the amount of PES.