Ebrahimi, M.Schmitz, O.Kerker, S.Liebermann, F.Czermak, Peter2013-04-022013-04-022012-06-06http://hdl.handle.net/2097/15444Experimental results will be presented for the dynamic cross-flow microfiltration (MF, 0.2 μm pores) and ultrafiltration (UF, 7 nm pores) of oil-field produced water as well as oily model solutions. The purpose of this research paper is to assess the effects of process parameters; membrane rotational speed (1200, 1500 and 1800 rpm), volume concentration factor (VCF) and feed characteristics in terms of oil and TOC separation capability, permeability and permeate quality. For this, a series of membrane filtration experiments were carried out systematically using rotating ceramic filter discs in a fed-batch operating mode. The variation of membrane rotational speed was found to minimize membrane fouling in a significant amount. High oil (>99%) and TOC rejection (>98%) was achieved with both, MF and UF membranes, independent of the rotational speed and the feed concentration.en-USThis is an electronic version of an article published in Desalination and Water Treatment, 51(7-9), 1762-1768. Desalination and Water Treatment is available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19443994.2012.694197This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).Oil-fieldRotating filterMembrane foulingCeramic membraneProduced water treatmentText