Work

A Novel Empirical Fractional Approach for Modeling the Clogging of Membrane Filtration During Protein Microfiltration

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study addresses the pervasive challenge of membrane filtration clogging across various industries. Eight new empirical fractional models are proposed based on the volume accumulation change curve. The effectiveness of these models in predicting material accumulation and characterizing clogging patterns is evaluated. The models are validated against experimental data, achieving impressive coefficients of determination (R2) between 0.9896 and 0.9997 and relative root mean squared errors (nRMSE) ranging from 0.8674% to 2.9548%. Furthermore, comparing the results with theoretical models of Hermia allows us to relate the empirical models to clogging mechanisms.

Source: Membranes

DOI: 10.3390/membranes15040099

Authors: Leila Cherifi, Yamina Ammi, Salah Hanini, Mohamed Hentabli, Ouafa Belkacem, Jérôme Harmand

Institutions: University Yahia Fares of Medea, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, Université de Montpellier, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement, Laboratoire de Biotechnologie de l'Environnement

Language: English

Topic: Membrane Separation Technologies

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,654

OpenAlex ID: W4408938515

FWCI: 0.763

Cites: 36

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10