Hydrodynamic conditions in bench-scale membrane flow-cells used to mimic conditions present in full-scale spiral-wound elements

Researchers frequently ask, “what is the purpose of the shims and spacers for use with the membrane test cells, and do I need them?” Curious to know more? In response to this common question Sterlitech’s own Sepideh Jankhah explores this topic in her recently published Paper, which investigates the hydrodynamic conditions in a bench-scale membrane flow-cell (CF042 Cell). It looks at the ways in which parameters such as the feed crossflow velocity, geometry of the cell, and feed spacers, affect system hydrodynamics.