Journal of Pollution

Cleaning of Ultrafiltration Membranes: Using Long-Term Car Wash Wastewater Treatment as a Case Study

Abstract

Tomczak Marek*

Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes have become a critical technology in water treatment due to their ability to remove a wide range of contaminants, including suspended solids, bacteria, viruses and macromolecules. One of the emerging applications of UF membranes is in the treatment of car wash wastewater, which contains a complex mixture of detergents, oils, grease and particulate matter. The long-term operation of UF membranes in such environments poses significant challenges, primarily due to membrane fouling. This article explores the cleaning strategies for UF membranes, using long-term car wash wastewater treatment as a case study.