A covering state of a coating layer containing a silicone compound on an inner surface of hollow fiber membranes is evaluated by dissolving the silicone compound and a dyeing agent in an organic solvent and causing the coating solution to pass through the hollow fiber membranes. The covering state of the silicone compound or a crosslinked product is determined by observing a dyed state of a hollow fiber membrane end surface on a coating solution passing start side and a dyed state of a hollow fiber membrane end surface on a coating solution passing end side of the hollow fiber membrane on which the coating layer is formed.

The present invention relates to a method for automated data processing to assess the state of multiple filtration membranes used in liquid filtration. The method involves receiving data from state sensors positioned within or near a set of membranes, which process incoming water into permeate and concentrate flows. This data, collected as time series at predefined frequencies, pertains to external physical parameters. An operating indicator is determined from this data, forming a second time series. Both the first and second time series are recorded as point clouds over a specified acquisition period. An intermediate operating indicator is generated, representing the state of new, clean, or cleaned membranes, using a learned normalization model. Finally, a normalized operating indicator is produced, characterizing membrane fouling and aging, independent of environmental variations, and forming a third time series. This method enhances the accuracy of membrane state assessment in filtration systems.

The disclosure herein relates to a method of reducing background noise during integrity testing of membrane filter to increase sensitivity and more effectively disposition failing membrane filters.

A method of analyzing a functional layer of an electrochemical cell or an electrochemical sensor application includes conveying a predefined amount of test gas to a first surface of the functional layer, and quantitatively determining an amount of test gas that has passed through the functional layer using a detection unit located on a second surface of the functional layer, which second surface is opposite the first surface of the functional layer, wherein the test gas conveyed to the first surface of the functional layer is provided in a test gas chamber arranged on the first surface of the functional layer, characterized in that the test gas chamber is open towards the first surface of the functional layer and has an opening which has a defined length in the longitudinal direction (X) of the functional layer and a variably adjustable width in the transverse direction (Z).

The present disclosure relates to a process for testing the integrity of membranes in a filter module. Specifically, the process is applied to filters for extracorporeal blood treatment, in particular, filters comprising both filter membranes and particulate material.