Table 1 Standard conditions for generation of flux-draw concentration curves
From: On the application of the Spiegler-Kedem model to forward osmosis
Parameter | Hydraulic permeability | Solute permeability | Reflection coefficient | Structural parameter | Draw side mass transfer coefficient | Feed side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Symbol (units) | A (μm s− 1 MPa− 1) | B (μm s− 1) | σ | S | kbl (μm s− 1) | cf (M) |
Value | Varied | 0.2 | 0.99 | 350 | 30 | 0.015 |
Source / comment | Minimum as [14] | [14] | [8] | [14] | About 4x greater than value found for current modules [15] | Very modest salinity |