Effect of Draw Ratio on the Morphology of Polysulfone Hollow Fiber Membranes
D. N. Matveev, K. A. Kutuzov, Vladimir Vasilevsky
Abstract
The draw ratio (DR) is an important parameter in the process of spinning hollow fiber membranes, by which their separation and performance characteristics can be controlled over a wide range of values. For the first time, a method for determining the DR using a roller movable in the vertical direction is described, which makes it possible to establish the ratio of the dope extrusion linear flow rate to the take-up speed. In the course of the work, polysulfone hollow-fiber membranes were obtained at various DR values. The influence of the draw ratio on the morphology and geometric and gas transport properties of the resulting polysulfone hollow fiber membranes has been examined.
Topics & Concepts
PolysulfoneSpinningMembraneMaterials scienceFiberMorphology (biology)Aspect ratio (aeronautics)ExtrusionHollow fiber membraneComposite materialWork (physics)Volumetric flow rateMechanical engineeringMechanicsPolymerEngineeringChemistryPhysicsGeneticsBiologyBiochemistryMembrane Separation and Gas TransportMembrane Separation TechnologiesAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials