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What is cross-flow filtration?

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cross-flow filtration is an arrangement in which the main stream runs parallel to a membrane surface and only part crosses it as filtrate.

What does cross-flow filtration mean in practice?

Tangential flow limits cake build-up and carries retained material toward the concentrate outlet.

When does it matter?

It does not eliminate fouling; low velocity promotes deposition while excessive velocity wastes energy and increases stress.

Which solutions are related to it?

Set cross-flow velocity, pressure, recovery and cleaning for the membrane, viscosity and foulant load.