The results of sixteen months operation of an Ultrafiltration pilot-plant for the closed loop treatment and recycle of textile desizing effluent containing polyvinyl alcohol are described. The operation in the batch concentration and continuous modes are compared. Data on the effects of feed temperature, reject flowrate, size concentration and membrane cleaning on the permeate production rate are presented. The environmental impact and economics of a full-scale plant are discussed.
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