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Enhancing microfiltration membrane performance by sodium percarbonate-based oxidation for hydraulic fracturing
Haiqing Chang1, Yingyuan Zhu1, Naiming Liu1
1MOE Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610207, China; State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Construction and Healthy Operation and Maintenance of Deep Underground Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
Abstract:
Low pressure membrane takes a great role in hydraulic fracturing wastewater (HFW), while membrane fouling is a critical issue for the stable operation of microfiltration (MF). This study focused on fouling mitigation by sodium percarbonate (SPC) oxidation, activated by ultraviolet (UV) and ferrous ion (Fe(II)). The higher the concentration of oxidizer, the better the anti-fouling performance of MF membrane. Unlike severe MF fouling without oxidation (17.26 L/(m2·h)), UV/SPC and Fe(II)/SPC under optimized dosage improved the final flux to 740 and 1553 L/(m2·h), respectively, and the latter generated Fe(III) which acted as a coagulant. Fe(II)/SPC oxidation enabled a shift in fouling mechanism from complete blocking to cake filtration, while UV/SPC oxidation changed it to standard blockage. UV/SPC oxidation was stronger than Fe(II)/SPC oxidation in removing UV254 and fluorescent organics for higher oxidizing capacity, but the opposite was noted for DOC removal. The deposited foulants on membrane surface after oxidation decreased by at least 88% compared to untreated HFW. Correlation analysis showed that UV254, DOC and organic fraction were key parameters responsible for membrane fouling (correlation coefficient>0.80), oxidizing capacity and turbidity after oxidation were also important parameters. These results provide new insights for fouling control during the HFW treatment.
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