Czermak, PeterEbrahimi, MehrdadShams-Ashaghi, KikavousEngel, LarisaMund, Peter2010-04-232010-04-232010-04-23http://hdl.handle.net/2097/3717Generally, the production of crude oil and natural gas brings to the surface fossil water, termed “produced water.” By far the largest by-product or waste stream by volume associated with oil and gas extraction, this water is always cleaned to some extent and the level of cleaning is determined by the intended use and/or current discharge regulations. Existing technologies are not usually capable of reaching the new levels of cleanliness demanded. This investigation focuses on the characterization of permeate flux using newly developed ceramic microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes for efficient treatment of oilfield produced water. Results for average flux rates and flux degradation are shown.This 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).https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=enCeramic membraneWater treatmentCrude oilMicrofiltrationUltrafiltrationNanofiltrationMembrane foulingPermeate fluxConference paper