Effect of diafiltration media and filtration modes on fouling and performance in skim milk microfiltration: A comparative study
ABSTRACT: This research used a customized laboratory setup to compare the filtration performance and fouling buildup during microfiltration with polymeric membranes of skim milk using 2 diafiltration media: ultrafiltration permeate and ultrapure water.Two filtration modes were evaluated: in stage 1, the diafiltration media was added in a 1:1 ratio,