Pore-scale numerical study of intrinsic permeability for fluid flow through asymmetric ceramic microfiltration membranes

The asymmetric ceramic microfiltration (MF) membrane is widely used in water treatment processes, yet the dependence of its intrinsic permeability on the microstructure parameters of different layers are not thoroughly understood. In this study, a numerical model combining the Discrete Element Method (DEM) with Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) is developed to simulate the fluid flow through the detailed pore structure of an asymmetric ceramic MF...