The Pilot-Scale Membrane Distillation Systems for Wastewater Treatment: A Mini-Review

Abstract

Industrial wastewater includes large amounts of contaminants thus, the wastewater must be treated prior to disposal. Moreover, since a substantial volume of wastewater is generated, environmental considerations should include the reutilizing of reclaimed water. Since industrial wastewater consists mostly of chemicals and persistent contaminants, it must be adequately treated with eco-friendly technology. Membrane technologies, specifically membrane distillation, are frequently employed in the treatment of industrial wastewater due to their significant benefits over typical wastewater remediation approaches. The substantial investigation completed to date has been undertaken on a lab scale, however, both full and pilot-scale practices have already been implemented progressively. This study presents a concise overview of industrial wastewater treatment and its utilization following proper handling by membrane processes in both full and pilot-scale relevance. In addition, the future prospects and existing obstacles for membrane processes, including cleansing techniques and financial impact, are also studied. In addition, given that there are fewer full-scale trials than pilot-scale studies, process flaws are highlighted to facilitate future research investigations.