Hypochlorite-Containing Feed Water via Reverse Osmosis Membrane

Technical Objective: Achieve high-efficiency sodium chloride (NaCl) removal (>99%) while preserving sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) in feed water and ensuring long-term membrane stability.

1. Technical Challenges and Countermeasures

2. Core Technical Process

2.1 NaClO Detoxification Pretreatment

Mechanism:

\ce{NaClO + 2H^{+} + 2e^{-} -> NaCl + H2O} \quad \text{(Electrochemical reduction on activated carbon)}

Technical Parameters:

• Activated Carbon Filter:

  • Empty Bed Contact Time (EBCT): **≥15 min** (>10 min theoretical minimum + 50% safety factor)
  • Carbon Type: Coconut shell-based activated carbon (>80% micropores, 0.8-2 nm pore size optimal for NaClO diffusion)
  • Breakthrough Control: Outlet ORP <100 mV (equivalent to residual Cl₂ <0.05 ppm)

• Chemical Reduction Backup:

  • Reducing Agent: Sodium bisulfite (NaHSO₃)
  • Dosage Ratio: m(NaHSO₃)/m(NaClO) = 1.5 (1.34 theoretical ratio × 1.1 safety factor)

2.2 Reverse Osmosis Desalination Technology

2.2.1 Membrane Material Selection

2.2.2 Mass Transfer Control

Cl⁻ Rejection Enhancement Mechanism:

\text{Rejection Efficiency} = \underbrace{\frac{z^2F^2}{RT}\cdot\frac{J_w}{k}}_{\text{Donnan Effect}} + \underbrace{\frac{r_s}{r_p}\cdot\Delta P}_{\text{Steric Hindrance}}

Where: z_{Cl⁻}=-1, r_s(hydrated Cl⁻ radius)=0.332 nm, r_p(membrane pore size)≈0.5-0.6 nm

Critical Operating Points:

2.3 Fouling Control Technology

3. Performance Validation Data

3.1 NaCl Removal Efficiency

Lab Test Conditions:

• Simulated Feed: 35,000 mg/L NaCl + 5 mg/L NaClO
• Membrane: DOW SW30HR-380
  | Pressure (bar) | Recovery | Product NaCl (mg/L) | Rejection |
  |--------------------|----------|----------------------|-----------|
  | 55 | 35% | 205 | 99.41% |
  | 60 | 40% | 168 | 99.52%|

3.2 Membrane Long-Term Stability

Accelerated Oxidation Test (80h Continuous Operation):

Conclusion: Residual Cl₂ must be ≤0.05 ppm

4. Technical Innovations

1. Dual Redox Protection Mechanism

   • Primary: Catalytic reduction in activated carbon micropores (>99.9% conversion)
   • Secondary: ORP real-time feedback for precise NaHSO₃ dosing

2. Concentrate Recycle for Gradient Mitigation

   • 10% concentrate recycled to pretreatment inlet reduces NaClO concentration by 20-30%

3. Membrane Fouling Kinetics Model

   # Fouling rate prediction algorithm
   def fouling_rate(J, Re, SI): 
       return k1*J**1.5 + k2*Re**(-0.3) + k3*exp(SI)  # J=flux, Re=Reynolds number, SI=Saturation index

   Enables proactive cleaning scheduling

   

5. Limitations and Compensations

Validation References:

1. Membrane separation mechanism: Elimelech et al., Science 330(6008):712-718 (2011)
2. Activated carbon reduction kinetics: Snoeyink et al., AWWA Journal 94(9):91-105 (2002)
3. Chlorine tolerance data: DOW FilmTec™ Technical Bulletin: SW30HR Series (2023)

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