Abstract for Post: Development of an Integrated Ultrafiltration and Reverse Osmosis System for Enhanced Drinking Water Purification

Author(s): J. Morris , Saleh H ,  Johnson R. &  Biswas .
Affiliation: 1.General Education Department, Dar Al-Hekma University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2,3.Department of Chemistry, DDU Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur-273009, India.
Corresponding Email: morrisjames@gmail.com , diya_biswas@rediffmail.com

Advancements in water treatment technologies have become pivotal for delivering clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water. To improve quality, cost-efficiency, flow capacity, and environmental sustainability, integrated membrane systems are being widely adopted. This study explores a combined ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) system that addresses critical issues in traditional RO systems such as membrane fouling and concentration polarization. Conventional sand and coke prefilters have been replaced with UF membranes, offering superior water quality regardless of feed composition, while reducing chemical and energy usage. The integrated system ensures effective removal of microorganisms and water contaminants. This paper also includes an analysis of brackish water samples and presents a self-adaptive, remotely monitored model for water purification.