Pilot or Field Demonstration

Commercial process streams can rarely be accurately replicated in a laboratory setting. Minor and trace compounds are frequently unknown. Lubricants and corrosion inhibitors added to the process seldom appear in a feed stream composition analysis, but indeed they can make their presence known after a membrane is put into service. Other compounds may arise intermittently or occur 

It is essential that field-tested samples be returned and retested on a well-calibrated laboratory test stand to make comparison of performance changes against other experiences. Finally, after all calibration tests are completed, the membrane element should be autopsied and inspected for any observable changes in dimensions, color, effects on components, corrosion, and the like. 

The output of the pilot and field-testing program is a characterization of the membrane s performance in the intended service. Sufficient information needs 

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Pilot or field demonstration - Will the membrane module perform to expectations in the intended environment ... 

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