Method of cleaning microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes

摘要

A system for and method of cleaning polymeric and ceramic microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes in hollow fiber, flat sheet, and tubular membrane units is provided. The method includes using a reducing agent, specifically ascorbic acid, based formulation. The method also includes certain protocols useful in conducting such cleanings. The system includes features for facilitating the method of the present invention.