membraanlage

Membraanactiefase, commonly referred to as membraanactiefase, is a term originating from Dutch and is sometimes used in technical contexts to describe a membrane separation process. It literally translates to "membrane active phase" or "membrane active stage." This phrase emphasizes the role of the membrane itself as the crucial component where the separation occurs. In essence, it refers to the operational stage of a membrane filtration system where the membrane actively separates components of a fluid mixture based on size, charge, or chemical affinity. This is distinct from the pre-treatment or post-treatment stages of a separation process. The term is not widely used in English technical literature and might be encountered in specific industry publications or translations from Dutch. The underlying principle involves a semi-permeable membrane that allows certain molecules or particles to pass through while retaining others. Examples of membrane separation processes that could be described by this term include reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and microfiltration. The specific type of membrane and operating conditions dictate the effectiveness and selectivity of the membraanactiefase.