Browsing Theses by Subject "Membrane"
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Design and Membrane Selection for Gas to Gas Humidifiers for Fuel Cell Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-18)In its present form, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology requires some method of humidification to ensure that high performance and long life of the fuel cell membrane is maintained. External ... -
Development of oleophilic membranes for volatile organic compound and nitrogen separation
(University of Waterloo, 2022-03-14)Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the foremost hazardous pollutants in the air. VOC emissions have significant effects on the environment and human health. Membrane separation, as an excellent technology for VOC removal ... -
Expanded Enclosure: Utilizing Conditioned Micro - Climates and Spaces to Develop Gradated Envelopes
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-04)Architecture is more often than not in the habit of creating spaces separated by generally impermeable partitions that give occupants a high level of control - whether it is directed at achieving shelter, privacy, etc.... ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Coagulant Dose and Permeate Flux on Membrane Fouling in a Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor-Membrane Process
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-23)The application of membrane bioreactors (MBRs) to wastewater treatment is increasing due to their ability to operate at high biomass concentrations and to deliver effluents of high quality. The major challenges associated ... -
Investigation of the Effects of Coagulation on Membrane Filtration of Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor Effluent
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-19)The combination of moving bed biofilm reactors and membrane bioreactors (MBBR-MR) can compensate for the drawbacks of both of these systems and further increase their acceptance and application in wastewater treatment ... -
Modeling and Analysis of the Buckling Phenomena in the Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Biomembranes
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-06)In this project, nonlinear behavior of biomembrane are modeled as heterogeneous elastic biological systems. In addition to the static behavior of the membranes, their dynamic behavior are modeled to be able to investigate ... -
Preparation, Characterization and Performance of Poly(vinyl alcohol) based Membranes for Pervaporation Dehydration of Alcohols
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-24)Pervaporation (PV), a non-porous membrane separation process, is gaining considerable attention for solvent separation in a variety of industries ranging from chemical to food and pharmaceutical to petrochemicals. The most ... -
Thin Film Composite Membranes Derived from Interfacial Polymerization for Nanofiltration and Pervaporation Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-20)In this study, thin film composite (TFC) membranes were prepared by interfacial polymerization on a microporous polyethersulfone (PES) substrate. These membranes were studied for salt separation by nanofiltration and ...