Seminar: Anti-scaling Electro-Active Reverse Osmosis Membranes
Organized by: Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membrane and Water Security
Abstract:
This presentation delves into the innovative realm of Anti-scaling Electro-Active Reverse Osmosis (EARO) Membranes. Scaling, a common issue in RO systems, leads to efficiency loss and increased operational costs. Dr. Arian's presentation introduces a groundbreaking solution: EARO Membranes, designed to actively combat scaling through their electro-active properties. These membranes employ a controlled electric field to prevent the accumulation of scaling agents such as calcium carbonate and silica, significantly reducing the frequency of membrane cleaning and the reliance on chemical anti-scalants. The presentation will cover Arian's comprehensive approach to developing these membranes, from concept to commercialization. He will discuss the operational mechanism of these innovative membranes, and their performance efficiency compared to traditional RO systems, substantiated by extensive testing and data analysis.
Biography:
Arian Edalat is a chemical engineer and an award-winning water tech entrepreneur. He has a Ph.D. from University of Bradford in UK and two decades of experience in design, engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and optimization of industrial and municipal membrane-based water treatment processes as well as technology development and commercialization. His unique and diversified experience expands from developing a concept from bench scale through field pilot and large-scale commercialization and deployment. He has delivered over 60 cutting-edge and challenging water treatment solutions across the globe.
