Membrane Distillation

This book on Membrane Distillation (MD) offers a comprehensive review on the development of MD membranes, MD modules, MD membrane characterization, MD configurations, applications in different areas and theoretical models. An introduction to the terminology and fundamental concepts associated with MD as well as an historical review of MD development is presented. Commercial membranes used in MD as well as laboratory-made membranes, including emerging membranes, are described in detail and illustrated by a number of clear and instructive schematic drawings and images. It is a broad reference base that covers specific information on membranes available for MD as well as general information, such as methods for MD membrane preparation and characterization, MD modules, heat and mass transport in MD, temperature and concentration polarizations, different MD configurations, modelling, factors affecting MD performance in different MD systems, economics, future direction in MD, etc. The book is written for engineers, scientists, professors, graduate students as well as general readers in universities, research institutions and industries, who are engaged in membrane materials, membrane design and membrane processes. All will benefit from reading the book as many engineering aspects are involved.