WO2020017729A1 - 정삼투 성능이 개선된 멤브레인 장치 및 이를 이용하는 용액 분리 방법 - Google Patents
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- the chemical substance (PERMEATE) selectively passed through the forward osmosis membrane is gradually diffused by the diffusion of molecules in the solution of the osmotic fluid, the rate at which the chemical diffuses far from the forward osmosis membrane near the forward osmosis membrane As a result, the osmotic pressure difference between the two sides adjacent to the membrane becomes smaller, thereby reducing the separation rate through the forward osmosis membrane.
- the concentration of the mixed solution may be provided with a membrane device that is kept constant in the mixing zone inside the housing by separating the final permeate from the mixed solution by the pervaporation membrane.
- a solution separation method using a membrane device controlled by at least one of the degrees of vacuum can be provided.
- FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating driving of the membrane device of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a membrane device in accordance with example embodiments.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the transmission chamber of FIG. 12.
- 15 is a block diagram of a transmission chamber in accordance with example embodiments.
- 16 is a block diagram of a transmission chamber in accordance with example embodiments.
- the method comprising: preparing a housing, an forward osmosis membrane that divides the inner space of the housing into an inflow zone and a mixing zone, and a permeation membrane that divides the inner space of the housing into the mixing zone and the discharge zone; Providing influent and forward osmosis inducing solution to the inlet zone and the mixing zone, respectively; Mixing the preliminary permeate separated from the influent with the forward osmosis inducing solution to produce a mixed solution; And providing the final permeate separated into the mixed solution to the discharge zone to evaporate the final permeate in the discharge zone, wherein the concentration of the mixed solution is kept constant. Separation methods may be provided.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a membrane device according to exemplary embodiments.
- the permeation chamber 10 may include a housing 102, an inlet region IR, a mixed region MR, an outlet region DR, an forward osmosis membrane 110, and a pervaporation membrane 120.
- the housing 102 may include a material that withstands the pressure inside the housing 102.
- the preliminary permeate liquid PFL and the influent liquid 142 may be separated from each other by forward osmosis.
- the inflow liquid 142 separated from the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may be provided from the permeation chamber 10 to the residue treatment part 220.
- the residue treatment unit 220 may discard the inflow liquid 142 separated from the preliminary permeate liquid PFL.
- Mixed solution 144 may be circulated by a mixing pump (MRP).
- MRP mixing pump
- the mixed solution 144 may be discharged from the mixed region MR by the mixing pump MRP, and then injected into the mixed region MR again.
- the mixed solution 144 discharged from the mixed region MR may be heated by the mixed solution heating unit 144h.
- the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be maintained at 15 degrees (° C.) to 150 degrees (° C.) by the mixed solution heating unit 144h. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 150 degrees Celsius or more, the selection of the membranes may be limited and the energy consumption may be increased. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 15 degrees C or less, pervaporation may not occur smoothly.
- the heater may be a device using electricity, oil, and / or hot water as a heat source. Preferably, waste heat of less than or equal to about 170 degrees Celsius, and more preferably less than or equal to about 120 degrees Celsius may be utilized.
- the membrane device according to the present disclosure may have the advantage of utilizing waste heat.
- Discharge area DR may receive vapor 146.
- the vapor 146 may be the evaporated final permeate (FFL) separated from the mixed solution 144.
- the final permeate (FFL) may include a material to be separated from the mixed solution 144.
- the final permeate (FFL) may be pure water and the steam 146 may be water vapor.
- the discharge area DR may have a vacuum state.
- the final permeate (FFL) is separated from the mixed solution 144 and evaporated in the discharge region (DR) may be referred to as pervaporation (Pervaporation).
- the discharge area DR may discharge the steam 146 to the outside of the permeation chamber 10. Vapor 146 may move from permeate chamber 10 to condenser 230.
- the pervaporation membrane 120 may be disposed between the mixing region MR and the discharge region DR to separate the mixing region MR and the discharge region DR.
- the pervaporation membrane 120 may have a flat plate shape extending in one direction.
- the pervaporation membrane 120 may face the forward osmosis membrane 110.
- the pervaporation membrane 120 may separate the final permeate (FFL) from the mixed solution 144.
- the separator may include a hydrophilic membrane.
- the separation membrane when the final permeate (FFL) is not water, the separation membrane may comprise a hydrodrophobic membrane.
- Condenser 230 may condense the vapor 146 to regenerate the final permeate (FFL).
- the condenser 230 may include a condenser using a refrigerant.
- the refrigerant may include, for example, water, brine, or oil.
- the condenser 230 may provide the regenerated final permeate (FFL) to the collection chamber 300.
- the controller 144c may be provided.
- the controller 144c may control the vacuum pump 240 and the mixed solution heating unit 144h to adjust the concentration of the mixed solution 144.
- the controller 144c may control the vacuum pump 240 so that the discharge region DR has a required degree of vacuum, and the mixed solution heating part 144h may have a temperature at which the mixed solution 144 has a required temperature. Can be controlled.
- the concentration of the mixed solution 144 may be measured by the controller 144c.
- at least one of the degree of vacuum in the discharge region DR and the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be controlled by the controller 144c to maintain a constant concentration of the mixed solution 144.
- the amount of vapor 146 may be adjusted by at least one of the concentration of the mixed solution 144 and the degree of vacuum in the discharge zone DR.
- the permeate storage unit 250 may store the final permeate (FFL).
- a valve (not shown) and a pump (not shown) may be provided between the permeate storage 250 and the collection chamber 300 to control the flow of the final permeate FFF.
- an inflow liquid 142 may be provided in the inflow region IR.
- Inflow liquid 142 may be provided in the inflow region IR from the inflow liquid supply unit 210.
- influent 142 may be seawater or wastewater.
- Osmotic pressure can be expressed by the following formula.
- Influent 142 may have a lower solute concentration than forward osmosis inducing solution. Accordingly, the osmotic pressure of the inflow liquid 142 may be less than the osmotic pressure of the forward osmosis induction solution. Forward osmosis may occur due to the osmotic pressure difference between the influent 142 and the forward osmosis inducing solution. That is, the preliminary permeate (PFL) in the inflow liquid 142 may be separated from the inflow liquid (142) and move to the forward osmosis induction solution. (S20) The preliminary permeate (PFL) passes through the forward osmosis membrane (110) It may be provided to the mixed region MR.
- Pervaporation may occur in the pervaporation membrane 120, so that the final permeate (FFL) may be separated from the mixed solution 144.
- the final permeate (FFL) may comprise a solvent of the mixed solution 144.
- the final permeate (FFL) can be pure water.
- the final permeate (FFL) may be evaporated in the discharge zone DR and converted to steam 146.
- the steam 146 may be water vapor.
- the steam 146 may be discharged from the discharge region DR to the outside of the permeation chamber 10.
- Vapor 146 may move to condenser 230.
- the vapor 146 may be condensed by the condenser 230 to regenerate the final permeate (FFL).
- the regenerated final permeate (FFL) is provided from the condenser 230 into the collection chamber 300. Can be.
- the final permeate (FFL) may be provided to the permeate reservoir 250 from the collection chamber 300, and may be accommodated in the permeate reservoir 250.
- At least one of the vacuum of the discharge region DR and the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be controlled by the controller 144c to maintain the osmotic pressure of the mixed solution 144 constant.
- the amount of vapor 146 may be adjusted by at least one of the concentration of the mixed solution 144 and the degree of vacuum in the discharge zone DR. Accordingly, the permeate flux of the preliminary permeate liquid PFL can be kept constant.
- the permeation chamber 11 the mixing pump (MRP), the mixed solution heating unit 144h, the control unit 144c, the inflow liquid supply unit 210, the residue treatment unit 220, and the condenser 230 ),
- a membrane device 2 including a vacuum pump 240, a permeate reservoir 250, and a collection chamber 300 may be provided.
- the collection chamber 300 may be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 1.
- the transmission chamber 11 may be substantially the same as the transmission chamber 10 described with reference to FIG. 1 except for its shape. Below, the shape of the permeation chamber 11 is demonstrated.
- the permeation chamber 11 may include a housing 102, an inflow region IR, a mixing region MR, an exhaust region DR, an forward osmosis membrane 110, and a pervaporation membrane 120.
- the housing 102 may include a material that withstands the pressure in the permeation chamber 10.
- the housing 102 is shown to be cylindrical, but this is exemplary.
- the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may be separated from the influent liquid 142 by the forward osmosis membrane 110 and provided to the mixing region MR.
- the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may flow radially along the radial direction of the forward osmosis membrane 110.
- the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may be mixed with the forward osmosis induction solution to generate the mixed solution 144.
- the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144 may be lowered. Accordingly, the osmotic pressure of the mixed solution 144 may be lowered.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a membrane device in accordance with example embodiments. For the sake of brevity of description, substantially the same contents as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 may not be described.
- the permeation chamber 12 may include a housing 102, an inlet region IR, a mixed region MR, an outlet region DR, an forward osmosis membrane 110, and a reverse osmosis membrane 130.
- the discharge region DR may be provided with a final permeate fluid FFL.
- the final permeate fluid FFL may be provided in part of the discharge area DR. That is, the steam described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 may not be provided in the discharge region DR.
- Reverse osmosis membrane 130 may be a reverse osmosis membrane.
- the reverse osmosis membrane 130 may function as a semi-permeable membrane when reverse osmosis occurs between the mixed region MR and the discharge region DR.
- Reverse osmosis membrane 130 may comprise a polymer, ceramic, carbon, or a combination thereof.
- the reverse osmosis membrane 130 may include a Cellulose Acetate (CA) membrane, a Polyamide (PA) membrane, a Polysulfonate membrane, or a combination thereof.
- the amount by which the final permeate (FFL) is separated from the mixed solution 144 may increase as the pressure of the mixed solution 144 increases. Accordingly, the pressure of the mixed solution 144 may be controlled to adjust the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144 such that the mixed solution 144 has the required osmotic pressure. When the pressure of the mixed solution 144 is adjusted such that the mixed solution 144 has a constant osmotic pressure, the permeate flux to the forward osmosis membrane 110 of the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may be kept constant.
- the controller 144c may control the mixing pump MRP and the pressure regulating valve MRV to adjust the concentration of the mixed solution 144.
- the controller 144c may control the mixing pump MRP and the pressure regulating valve MRV such that the mixed solution 144 has the required pressure.
- the pressure of the mixed solution 144 may be controlled by the controller 144c to maintain a constant concentration of the mixed solution 144.
- a mixed solution reservoir (MRT) may be provided. That is, the mixed solution 144 discharged from the mixing pump MRP may be provided to the mixing region MR after the mixed solution reservoir MRT.
- the permeation chamber 13 may include a housing 102, an inlet region IR, a mixed region MR, an outlet region DR, an forward osmosis membrane 110, and a reverse osmosis membrane 130.
- the housing 102 is shown to be cylindrical, but this is exemplary.
- the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the reverse osmosis membrane 130 may have a tube shape or a hollow fiber shape.
- the forward osmosis membrane 110 may be surrounded by the reverse osmosis membrane 130. That is, the diameter of the forward osmosis membrane 110 may be smaller than the diameter of the reverse osmosis membrane 130.
- the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the reverse osmosis membrane 130 may be spaced apart from each other.
- the inlet region IR may be defined by the inner surface of the forward osmosis membrane 110.
- the mixing region may be defined by the outer side of the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the inner side of the reverse osmosis membrane 130.
- the discharge region DR may be defined by the outer side of the reverse osmosis membrane 130 and the inner side of the housing 102.
- the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may be separated from the influent liquid 142 by the forward osmosis membrane 110 and provided to the mixing region MR.
- the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may move radially along the radial direction of the forward osmosis membrane 110.
- the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may be mixed with the forward osmosis induction solution to generate the mixed solution 144.
- the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144 may be lowered. Accordingly, the osmotic pressure of the mixed solution 144 can be reduced.
- the final permeate (FFL) may be separated from the mixed solution 144 by the reverse osmosis membrane 130.
- the final permeate (FFL) separated from the mixed solution 144 may be mixed with the final permeate (FFL) filled in the discharge region DR.
- the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144 may be high. Accordingly, the osmotic pressure of the mixed solution 144 may be increased.
- the membrane device 4 may control the pressure of the mixed solution 144 to adjust the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144 such that the mixed solution 144 has the required osmotic pressure.
- the permeate flux to the forward osmosis membrane 110 of the preliminary permeate liquid PFL may be kept constant.
- the pressure of the mixed solution 144 may be 20 bar to 80 bar. If the pressure of the mixed solution 144 is less than 20 bar, the final permeate (FFL) may not be smoothly separated from the mixed solution. It is not preferable to set the pressure of the mixed solution to 80 bar or more because of high energy consumption.
- FIGS. 1, 2, and 5 are block diagrams of a membrane device in accordance with example embodiments. For brevity of description, substantially the same content as described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 5 may not be described.
- the permeation chamber 14, the first and second mixing pumps MRP1 and MRP2, the pressure control valve MRV, the mixed solution reservoir MRT, the mixed solution heater 144h, and the controller Membrane device 5 including inlet liquid supply 210, residue treatment unit 220, condenser 230, vacuum pump 240, permeate reservoir 250, and collection chamber 300.
- Influent liquid supply 210, residue treatment unit 220, condenser 230, vacuum pump 240, permeate reservoir 250, and collection chamber 300 are substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 1.
- the first mixing pump MPR1, the mixed solution heating unit 144h, and the control unit 144c may be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 1.
- the second mixing pump MRP2, the pressure regulating valve MRV, and the mixed solution reservoir MRT may be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 5.
- the controller 144c may adjust the concentration of the first mixed solution 144a which will be described later.
- the permeation chamber 14 may further include a reverse osmosis membrane 130 between the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the pervaporation membrane 120, as described with reference to FIG. 1.
- Reverse osmosis membrane 130 may be substantially the same as reverse osmosis membrane 130 described with reference to FIG. 5.
- the mixing region may include a first mixing region MR1 and a second mixing region MR2 separated from each other by the reverse osmosis membrane 130.
- the first mixed region MR1 is disposed between the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the reverse osmosis membrane 130
- the second mixed region MR2 is disposed between the reverse osmosis membrane 130 and the pervaporation membrane 120. Can be.
- An forward osmosis inducing solution may be provided in the first mixing region MR1.
- the forward osmosis inducing solution may have a higher solute concentration than the influent 142.
- the first permeate liquid FL1 may be separated from the inflow liquid 142 by the forward osmosis phenomenon, and may be provided to the first mixed region MR1.
- the first permeate liquid FL1 may be substantially the same as the preliminary permeate liquid PFL described with reference to FIG. 3.
- the second permeate liquid FL2 may not be smoothly separated from the first mixed solution 144a. It is not preferable to set the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a to 80 bar or more because of high energy consumption. For example, as the second permeate liquid FL2 is separated from the first mixed solution 144a, the solute concentration in the first mixed solution 144a may be increased. Accordingly, the osmotic pressure of the first mixed solution 144a may be increased.
- the discharge area DR may have a vacuum state.
- the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR is preferably 1 Torr to 660 Torr absolute pressure.
- the degree of vacuum is low at an absolute pressure of 661 Torr to 759 Torr, the temperature of the mixed solution must be excessively increased to 150 ° C. or higher to discharge the final permeate (FFL) as steam.
- Discharge area DR may receive vapor 146.
- the pervaporation membrane 130, the discharge zone DR, and the final permeate fluid FFL may be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 1.
- At least one of the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a, the temperature of the second mixed solution 144b, and the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR may be controlled to adjust the solute concentration in the first mixed solution 144a.
- the amount of vapor 146 may be adjusted by at least one of the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a, the temperature of the second mixed solution 144b, and the degree of vacuum of the discharge region DR. In this manner, the permeate flux of the first permeate fluid FL1 to the forward osmosis membrane 110 may be kept constant.
- FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a membrane device in accordance with example embodiments.
- 10 is a cross-sectional view of the transmission chamber of FIG. 9.
- the contents substantially the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 may not be described.
- First and second mixing pumps MRP1 and MRP2 pressure regulating valves MRV, mixed solution reservoir MRT, mixed solution heater 144h, controller 144c, influent feed 210, residue
- the processor 220, the condenser 230, the vacuum pump 240, the permeate reservoir 250, and the collection chamber 300 may be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 8.
- the permeation chamber 15 may further include a reverse osmosis membrane 130 between the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the pervaporation membrane 120, as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
- Reverse osmosis membrane 130 may be substantially the same as reverse osmosis membrane 130 described with reference to FIG. 8.
- the mixed region MR may include a first mixed region MR1 and a second mixed region MR2 separated from each other by the reverse osmosis membrane 130.
- the first mixed region MR1 is disposed between the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the reverse osmosis membrane 130
- the second mixed region MR2 is disposed between the reverse osmosis membrane 130 and the pervaporation membrane 120. Can be.
- An forward osmosis inducing solution may be provided in the first mixing region MR1.
- the forward osmosis inducing solution may have a higher solute concentration than the influent 142. Due to the forward osmosis phenomenon, the first permeate liquid FL1 may be separated from the inflow liquid 142 and may move to the first mixed region MR1.
- the first permeate liquid FL1 may be substantially the same as the preliminary permeate liquid PFL described with reference to FIG. 3.
- the first permeate fluid FL1 may be mixed with the forward osmosis inducing solution to generate the first mixed solution 144a.
- the first mixed solution 144a may be substantially the same as the mixed solution 144 described with reference to FIG. 1.
- the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a may be substantially the same as the pressure of the inflow liquid 142.
- the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a and the pressure of the inflow liquid 142 may be 20 bar to 80 bar. Accordingly, reverse osmosis may be prevented between the inflow liquid 142 and the first mixed solution 144a. That is, the first permeate liquid FL1 may be prevented from moving from the first mixed solution 144a back to the inflow liquid 142.
- the solute concentration in the first mixed solution 144a may be lowered. Accordingly, the osmotic pressure of the first mixed solution 144a may be lowered.
- the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a and the pressure of the inflow liquid 142 may be 20 bar to 80 bar.
- the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a is less than 20 bar, the second permeate liquid FL2 may not be smoothly separated from the first mixed solution 144a.
- the solute concentration in the first mixed solution 144a may be increased. Accordingly, the osmotic pressure of the first mixed solution 144a may be increased.
- the final permeate (FFL) may be separated from the second mixed solution 144b.
- the temperature of the second mixed solution 144b may be maintained at 15 ° C. to 150 ° C. by the mixed solution heating unit 144h. If the temperature of the second mixed solution 144b is greater than 150 degrees (° C.), the choice of membranes may be limited and energy consumption may be increased. When the temperature of the second mixed solution 144b is 15 degrees C or less, pervaporation may not occur smoothly.
- the final permeate (FFL) may be converted to vapor 146 by pervaporation membrane 130.
- Discharge area DR may receive vapor 146.
- the pervaporation membrane 130, the discharge zone DR, and the final permeate fluid FFL may be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 3.
- the discharge area DR may have a vacuum state.
- the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR is preferably 1 Torr to 660 Torr absolute pressure. When the degree of vacuum is low at an absolute pressure of 661 Torr to 759 Torr, the temperature of the mixed solution must be excessively increased to 150 ° C. or higher so that the final permeate (FFL) can be discharged as steam.
- At least one of the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a, the temperature of the second mixed solution 144b, and the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR may be controlled to adjust the solute concentration in the first mixed solution 144a.
- the amount of vapor 146 may be adjusted by at least one of the pressure of the first mixed solution 144a, the temperature of the second mixed solution 144b, and the degree of vacuum of the discharge region DR. In this manner, the permeate flux of the first permeate fluid FL1 to the forward osmosis membrane 110 may be kept constant.
- FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a membrane device in accordance with example embodiments. For brevity of description, substantially the same content as described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 5 may not be described.
- the permeation chamber 16 the mixing pump (MRP), the mixed solution heating unit 144h, the control unit 144c, the inflow liquid supply unit 210, the residue treatment unit 220, the condenser 230, and the vacuum
- a membrane device 7 may be provided that includes a pump 240, a permeate reservoir 250, and a collection chamber 300.
- the collection chamber 300 may be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 1.
- Inflow liquids 142 may be provided in the pair of inflow regions IR, respectively.
- the preliminary permeate liquids PFL may be separated from the inflow liquids 142 by forward osmosis and may move to the pair of active regions MR, respectively.
- the preliminary permeates PFL may be mixed with forward osmosis inducing solutions in the pair of active regions MR to produce mixed solutions 144.
- the final permeate liquids FFL may be separated from the mixed solutions 144 by the pervaporation phenomenon and converted into the vapor 146 in the discharge region DR.
- the vapor 146 may be converted back to the final permeate (FFL) as described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and received in the permeate reservoir 250.
- the amount by which the final permeate (FFL) is separated from the mixed solution 144 can be controlled by at least one of the vacuum degree of the discharge area DR and the temperature of the mixed solution 144, so that the vacuum degree and mixing of the discharge area DR At least one of the temperatures of the solution 144 may be controlled to adjust the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144.
- the amount of vapor 146 may be adjusted by at least one of the concentration of the mixed solution 144 and the degree of vacuum in the discharge zone DR.
- the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144 may be adjusted so that the mixed solution 144 has the required osmotic pressure.
- the permeate flux of the preliminary permeate liquid (PFL) to the forward osmosis membrane 110 may be kept constant.
- the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR is preferably 1 Torr to 660 Torr absolute pressure.
- the degree of vacuum is low at an absolute pressure of 661 Torr to 759 Torr, the temperature of the mixed solution must be excessively increased to 150 ° C. or higher so that the final permeate (FFL) can be discharged as steam.
- the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be maintained at 15 degrees (° C.) to 150 degrees (° C.) by the mixed solution heating unit 144 h. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 150 degrees Celsius or more, the selection of the membranes may be limited and the energy consumption may be increased. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 15 degrees C or less, pervaporation may not occur smoothly.
- the positions of the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the pervaporation membrane 120 may be reversed. Accordingly, the positions of the discharge area DR and the inflow area IR may be changed.
- FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a membrane device according to exemplary embodiments.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the transmission chamber of FIG. 12.
- the contents substantially the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 may not be described.
- the permeation chamber 17 the mixing pump (MRP), the mixed solution heating unit 144h, the control unit 144c, the inflow liquid supply unit 210, the residue treatment unit 220, and the condenser 230 ),
- a membrane device 8 including a vacuum pump 240, a permeate reservoir 250, and a collection chamber 300 can be provided.
- the collection chamber 300 may be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 3.
- the permeation chamber 17 may include a pair of inlet regions IR, a pair of mixed regions MR, and a discharge region DR, unlike those described with reference to FIG. 3.
- the pair of inflow regions IR may be provided at the innermost and outermost of the permeation chamber 17, respectively.
- the discharge zone DR may be disposed between the pair of inflow zones IR.
- the pair of mixing regions MR may be disposed between the pair of inlet regions IR and the discharge region DR, respectively.
- a pair of forward osmosis membranes 110 may be provided between the pair of inflow regions IR and the pair of mixing regions MR, respectively.
- a pair of pervaporation membranes 120 may be provided between the pair of mixing regions MR and the discharge region DR, respectively.
- Each of a pair of inlet zones IR, a pair of mixed zones MR, an outlet zone DR, a pair of forward osmosis membranes 110, and a pair of pervaporation membranes 120 May be substantially the same as those described with reference to FIG. 1.
- Inflow liquids 142 may be provided in the pair of inflow regions IR, respectively.
- the preliminary permeate liquids PFL may be separated from the inflow liquids 142 by forward osmosis and may move to the pair of active regions MR, respectively.
- the preliminary permeates PFL may be mixed with forward osmosis inducing solutions in the pair of active regions MR to produce mixed solutions 144.
- the final permeate liquids FFL may be separated from the mixed solutions 144 by the pervaporation phenomenon and converted into the vapor 146 in the discharge region DR.
- the vapor 146 may be converted back to the final permeate (FFL) as described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and received in the permeate reservoir 250.
- the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR is preferably 1 Torr to 660 Torr absolute pressure.
- the degree of vacuum is low at an absolute pressure of 661 Torr to 759 Torr, the temperature of the mixed solution must be excessively increased to 150 ° C. or higher so that the final permeate (FFL) can be discharged as steam.
- the positions of the forward osmosis membrane 110 and the pervaporation membrane 120 may be reversed. Accordingly, the positions of the discharge area DR and the inflow area IR may be changed.
- the concentration of the forward osmosis induction solution may be lowered. When the concentration of the forward osmosis induction solution is low, forward osmosis may not occur smoothly.
- the concentration of the mixed solution (144) can be kept constant. have. Accordingly, forward osmosis may occur smoothly. As a result, the membrane device 8 with improved forward osmosis performance can be provided.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a transmission chamber in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
- substantially the same content as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 may not be described.
- the pervaporation membrane 120 may be provided in a region defined by the inner side of the housing 102.
- the pervaporation membrane 120 may have a tube shape or hollow fiber shape.
- the outer diameter of the pervaporation membrane 120 may be smaller than the inner diameter of the housing 102.
- the outer surface of the pervaporation membrane 120 and the inner surface of the housing 102 may face each other.
- the discharge region DR may be provided between the pervaporation membrane 120 and the housing 102. That is, the discharge region DR may be defined by the outer surface of the pervaporation membrane 120 and the inner surface of the housing 102.
- the mixed region MR may be provided between the plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110 and the pervaporation membrane 120. That is, the mixed region MR may be defined by the outer surfaces of the plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110 and the inner surface of the pervaporation membrane 120.
- the plurality of inflow regions IR may be defined by inner surfaces of the plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110, respectively.
- Inflow liquids 142 may be provided in the plurality of inflow regions IR, respectively.
- the preliminary permeates PFL may be separated from the influents 142 by forward osmosis and moved to the active region MR.
- the preliminary permeates PFL may be mixed with the forward osmosis induction solution in the active region MR to produce a mixed solution 144.
- the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be maintained at 15 degrees (° C.) to 150 degrees (° C.) by the mixed solution heating unit 144 h. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 150 degrees Celsius or more, the selection of the membranes may be limited and the energy consumption may be increased. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 15 degrees C or less, pervaporation may not occur smoothly.
- the final permeate liquids FFL may be separated from the mixed solutions 144 by the pervaporation phenomenon and converted into the vapor 146 in the discharge region DR.
- the discharge area DR may have a vacuum state.
- the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR is preferably 1 Torr to 660 Torr absolute pressure. When the degree of vacuum is low at an absolute pressure of 661 Torr to 759 Torr, the temperature of the mixed solution must be excessively increased to 150 ° C. or higher so that the final permeate (FFL) can be discharged as steam.
- At least one of the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR and the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be controlled to adjust the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144.
- the amount of vapor 146 may be adjusted by at least one of the concentration of the mixed solution 144 and the degree of vacuum in the discharge zone DR.
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a transmission chamber in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
- substantially the same content as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 may not be described.
- the pair of pervaporation membranes 120 may be provided in an area defined by the inner side of the housing 102.
- the pervaporation membrane 120 may have a tube shape or hollow fiber shape.
- the outer diameter of the pervaporation membrane 120 may be smaller than the inner diameter of the housing 102.
- the outer surface of the pervaporation membrane 120 and the inner surface of the housing 102 may face each other.
- the plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110 may be provided in a region defined by the inner surface of the pervaporation membrane 120 in a tubular shape or hollow fiber shape.
- the mixed region MR may be provided between the plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110 and the pervaporation membrane 120. That is, the mixed region MR may be defined by the outer surfaces of the plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110 and the inner surface of the pervaporation membrane 120.
- the plurality of inflow regions IR may be defined by inner surfaces of the plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110, respectively.
- Inflow liquids 142 may be provided in the plurality of inflow regions IR, respectively.
- the preliminary permeates PFL may be separated from the influents 142 by forward osmosis and moved to the active region MR.
- the preliminary permeates PFL may be mixed with the forward osmosis induction solution in the active region MR to produce a mixed solution 144.
- the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be maintained at 15 degrees (° C.) to 150 degrees (° C.) by the mixed solution heating unit 144 h. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 150 degrees Celsius or more, the selection of the membranes may be limited and the energy consumption may be increased. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 15 degrees C or less, pervaporation may not occur smoothly.
- the final permeate liquids FFL may be separated from the mixed solutions 144 by the pervaporation phenomenon and converted into the vapor 146 in the discharge region DR.
- the discharge area DR may have a vacuum state.
- the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR is preferably 1 Torr to 660 Torr absolute pressure. When the degree of vacuum is low at an absolute pressure of 661 Torr to 759 Torr, the temperature of the mixed solution must be excessively increased to 150 ° C. or higher so that the final permeate (FFL) can be discharged as steam.
- a permeation chamber 18 may be provided in which the permeate flux for the plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110 of the preliminary permeates (PFL) is kept constant.
- At least one of the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR and the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be controlled to adjust the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144.
- the amount of vapor 146 may be adjusted by at least one of the concentration of the mixed solution 144 and the degree of vacuum in the discharge zone DR.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a transmission chamber in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
- substantially the same content as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 may not be described.
- the permeation chamber 20 may include a housing 102, a plurality of forward osmosis membranes 110, a plurality of pervaporation membranes 120, a plurality of inflow regions IR, and a mixing region ( MR), and a plurality of discharge regions DR.
- the housing 102 may be substantially the same as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
- Inflow liquids 142 may be provided in the plurality of inflow regions IR, respectively.
- the preliminary permeates PFL may be separated from the influents 142 by forward osmosis and moved to the active region MR.
- the preliminary permeates PFL may be mixed with the forward osmosis induction solution in the active region MR to produce a mixed solution 144.
- Mixed solution 144 may be circulated by a mixing pump (MRP).
- MRP mixing pump
- a heating tube or heating plate may be installed inside the housing 102 such that the mixed solution 144 may not be circulated.
- the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be maintained at 15 degrees (° C.) to 150 degrees (° C.) by the mixed solution heating unit 144 h. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 150 degrees Celsius or more, the selection of the membranes may be limited and the energy consumption may be increased. If the temperature of the mixed solution 144 is 15 degrees C or less, pervaporation may not occur smoothly.
- the final permeate liquids FFL may be separated from the mixed solutions 144 by the pervaporation phenomenon and converted into the vapor 146 in the discharge region DR.
- the discharge area DR may have a vacuum state.
- the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR is preferably 1 Torr to 660 Torr absolute pressure. When the degree of vacuum is low at an absolute pressure of 661 Torr to 759 Torr, the temperature of the mixed solution must be excessively increased to 150 ° C. or higher so that the final permeate (FFL) can be discharged as steam.
- the reverse osmosis membrane 130 described with reference to FIG. 5 may be provided instead of the pervaporation membrane 120.
- Permeate material may be provided in the discharge area DR instead of the steam 146.
- Mixed solution 144 may be circulated by a mixing pump (MRP).
- MRP mixing pump
- the mixed solution 144 may be pressurized by forward osmosis or pressurized by a pressurization device such as a pump, and thus may not be circulated.
- At least one of the vacuum degree of the discharge region DR and the temperature of the mixed solution 144 may be controlled to adjust the solute concentration in the mixed solution 144.
- the amount of vapor 146 may be adjusted by at least one of the concentration of the mixed solution 144 and the degree of vacuum in the discharge zone DR.
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- 하우징;상기 하우징의 내부 공간을 유입 영역 및 혼합 영역으로 나누는 정삼투막; 및상기 하우징의 상기 내부 공간을 상기 혼합 영역 및 배출 영역으로 나누는 투과증발막;을 포함하고,상기 정삼투막은 예비 투과액을 상기 유입 영역 내에 제공된 유입액으로부터 분리하여, 상기 혼합 영역에 제공하고,상기 예비 투과액은 상기 혼합 영역에서 정삼투 유도 용액과 혼합되어 혼합 용액을 생성하고,상기 투과증발막은 상기 혼합 용액으로부터 최종 투과액을 분리하여, 상기 배출 영역에 제공하며,상기 최종 투과액은 상기 배출 영역에서 증발되어, 증기를 생성하고,상기 증기의 양은 상기 혼합 용액의 온도 및 상기 배출 영역의 진공도 중 적어도 하나에 의해 조절되는 멤브레인 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 혼합 용액의 상기 온도 및 상기 배출 영역의 상기 진공도 중 적어도 하나를 조절하는 제어부;를 더 포함하는 멤브레인 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 혼합 용액의 농도는 상기 투과증발막에 의해 상기 최종 투과액이 상기 혼합 용액으로부터 분리되는 것에 의해 상기 하우징 내부의 상기 혼합 영역에서 일정하게 유지되는 멤브레인 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 혼합 영역은 상기 정삼투막의 일 표면을 노출하고,상기 혼합 용액의 농도는 상기 정삼투막의 상기 일 표면에 평행한 방향을 따라 일정하게 유지되는 멤브레인 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 유입 영역에 상기 유입액을 제공하는 유입액 제공부;상기 증기를 응축하여 최종 투과액을 재생성하는 응축기; 및상기 배출 영역의 상기 진공도를 조절하는 진공 펌프를 더 포함하는 멤브레인 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 정삼투막은 일 방향으로 연장하는 평판 형상을 갖고,상기 혼합 용액의 농도는 상기 일 방향을 따라 일정하게 유지되는 멤브레인 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 정삼투막 및 상기 투과증발막은 튜브 형상 또는 할로우 파이버 형상을 갖는 멤브레인 장치.
- 제 7 항에 있어서,상기 정삼투막 또는 상기 투과증발막은 복수 개로 제공되는 멤브레인 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 혼합 영역을 제1 혼합 영역 및 제2 혼합 영역으로 나누는 역삼투용 멤브레인을 더 포함하는 멤브레인 장치.
- 하우징, 상기 하우징의 내부 공간을 유입 영역 및 혼합 영역으로 나누는 정삼투막, 및 상기 하우징의 상기 내부 공간을 상기 혼합 영역 및 배출 영역으로 나누는 투과증발막을 준비하는 것;유입액 및 정삼투 유도 용액을 각각 상기 유입 영역 및 상기 혼합 영역에 제공하는 것;상기 유입액으로부터 분리된 예비 투과액을 상기 정삼투 유도 용액과 혼합하여, 혼합 용액을 생성하는 것; 및상기 혼합 용액으로 분리된 최종 투과액을 상기 배출 영역에 제공하여, 상기 배출 영역에서 상기 최종 투과액을 증발시키는 것;을 포함하되,상기 혼합 용액의 농도는 일정하게 유지되는 멤브레인 장치를 이용하는 용액 분리 방법.
- 제 10 항에 있어서,상기 혼합 용액의 상기 농도에 대응하여 상기 혼합 용액의 온도 및 상기 배출 영역의 진공도 중 적어도 하나를 제어하는 것을 더 포함하되,상기 최종 투과액의 증발량은 상기 혼합 용액의 상기 온도 및 상기 배출 영역의 상기 진공도 중 적어도 하나에 의해 조절되는 멤브레인 장치를 이용하는 용액 분리 방법.
- 제 10 항에 있어서,상기 최종 투과액이 증발되어 생성된 증기를 응축시켜, 상기 최종 투과액을 재생성하는 것을 더 포함하는 멤브레인 장치를 이용하는 용액 분리 방법.
- 제 10 항에 있어서,상기 혼합 용액의 삼투압은 일정하게 유지되는 멤브레인 장치를 이용하는 용액 분리 방법.
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