What does retentate mean in practice?
In the membrane process, the retentate remains on the feed side and is enriched in components retained by the membrane.
When does it matter?
The term is sometimes used interchangeably with concentrate, but the exact composition depends on the flow configuration and degree of concentration.
Which solutions are related to it?
Its volume and charge are balanced, and during recirculation the build-up of sediment-causing components is controlled.