지표수 성상을 재현한 용액을 가압식 한외여과 시스템을 통하여 100 L/m²/h 정속 조건에서 전량 여과하였다. 공극 크기 0.05 μm의 한외여과 중공사막으로 구성된 가압식 모듈을 통해 휴민산(HA) 10 mg/L 용액과 알긴산 나트륨(SA) 10mg/L 용액, 그리고 이 두 용액에 실리카(SiO2) 입자 50 mg/L이 포함된 총 4가지 용액을 여과하였다. 여과 공정은 30분 여과 후 30초 역세와 30초 정세의 주기적 물리 세정과 병행하여 수행되었다. 실험 결과, HA와 SA 용액에 SiO2 입자가 존재하는 경우 파울링 속도는 다소 감소하였으며 특히 SA 여과에서 SiO2 입자 위에 형성된 SA 케이크층이 세정에 의해 SiO2 입자와 함께 탈착되어 물리세정에 의한 분리막 성능 회복이 크게 증가하는 것으로 나타났다.

Particulate matters in a water distribution system are main causes of turbidity and discoloration of tap water. They could be removed by conventional or uni-directional flushing in a water distribution system. The behaviors and required flow velocity of particles are not well known for their flushing. A model water main and hydrant were made from transparent acrylic pipe of 30mm and 16mm in diameter, respectively. We analyzed the effect of flushing velocity, particle density, and particle diameter. We found that the existence of break-though velocities at which particles begin to be removed, and which are affected by their physical properties. The removal efficiencies seemed to be influenced by resuspension capabilities related to their upward movement from the bottom. Heavy particles like scale were hard to remove through upflow hydrant because the falling velocity, calculated using Stokes’ law, was higher. Particle removal efficiencies of upward hydrant and downward drain showed minor differences. Additionally, the length between hydrant and control valve affected flushing efficiency because the particulate matters were trapped in this space by inertia and recirculating flow.