Content: Fundamentals of pressure-driven membrane separate processes / Z.F. Cui, Y. Jiang, R.W. Field --
Challenges of membrane technology in the XXI Century / H.S. Muralidhara --
Membrane processes in fruit juice processing / Allen Merry --
Membrane application in soy sauce processing / Yinhua Wan, Jinquan Luo, Zhanfeng Cui --
Application of membrane technology in vegetable oil processing / Abhay R. Ladhe, N.S. Krishna Kumar --
Membrane applications in monoclonal antibody production / Jim L. Davies, Martin P. Smith --
Membrame processes for the production of bulk fermentation products / Frank Lipnizki --
Membrane technologies for food processing waste treatment / Val S. Frenkel --
Practical aspects of membrane system design in food and bioprocessing applications / Bassam F. Jirjis, Susana Luque --
Membrane fouling and cleaning in food and bioprocessing / Hongyu Li, Vicki Chen --
US Regulatory approcal of membrane technology / Joseph Scimeca.
Abstract: Membrane technology is a rapidly developing area, with key growth accross the process sector, including biotech separation and biomedical applications (e.g. haemodialysis, artificial lungs), through to large scale industrial applications in the water and waste-water processing and the food and drink industries. As processes mature, and the cost of membranes continues to dramatically reduce, so their applications and use are set to expand. Process engineers need access to the latest information in this area to assist with their daily work and to help to develop and apply new and ever more efficient liquid processing solutions. This book covers the latest technologies and applications, with contributions from leading figures in the field. Throughout, the emphasis is on delivering solutions to practitioners. Real world case studies and data from leading organizations -- including Cargill, Lilly, Microbach, ITT -- mean this book delivers the latest solutions as well as a critical working reference to filtration and separation professionals