Direct contact membrane distillation crystallization and parameter analysis for epsomite crystals

Asif Saud, Aamer Ali, Cejna Anna Quist-Jensen*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Introduction: Magnesium (Mg) is a key cation in waste brines, valued for its industrial importance and abundant oceanic reserves, with over a million tons per cubic km. It has diverse uses, from medical treatments for cardiac issues and migraines to agricultural fertilizer1. Membrane Distillation Crystallization (MDCr) is increasingly favoured for mineral recovery from different solutions, owing to its energy efficiency and versatility2. This study explores magnesium sulphate heptahydrate (MgSO4.7H2O, epsomite) crystallization through MDCr by mimicking the nanofiltration brine sourced from seawater reverse osmosis brine.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuromembrane 2024 Book of Abstracts
Number of pages1
Publication date13 Nov 2024
ISBN (Electronic)9788090878174
Publication statusPublished - 13 Nov 2024
EventEuromembrane 2024 - Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 8 Sept 202412 Sept 2024
https://euromembrane2024.cz/

Conference

ConferenceEuromembrane 2024
LocationPrague Congress Centre
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period08/09/202412/09/2024
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Keywords

  • membrane distillation crystallization
  • nanofiltration brine
  • magnesium sulphate
  • crystallization

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