Ultrafiltration membranes are capable of acting as barriers to bacteria, viruses, spores, pollens, colloidal suspensions, high molecular weight solutes, pathogens and pesticides. Pore structure characterization of these include through pore throat diameter, bubble point pore diameter, mean flow pore diameter, pore distribution and liquid permeability. Liquid Liquid Porometery is a novel technique for measuring pores in the Ultrafiltration range without any damage or rupture to the membrane. Liquid Liquid Porometer uses two immiscible & saturated wetting liquids. Pores are filled with first liquid and second liquid is pressurized to displace the first liquid and flow through the pores. The amount of liquid flowing out is measured. Second liquid flow rate and differential pressure are measured. Pore distributions are computed like those in Capillary Flow Porometer.

• Dr. Krishna Gupta(Porous Materials Inc. USA / 삼보과학(주), Porous Materials Inc. USA / Sam Bo Scientific Co., Ltd.)