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Table I.

COD retentions at limiting and critical fluxes during UF, NF and RO.

Retention (%) pH range At limiting flux At critical flux
UF 3.7–6.0 56 ± 6 50 ± 4
UF 6.5–11.5 54 ± 4 40 ± 5
NF 3.7–11.5 99.2 ± 0.8 99.2 ± 0.7
RO 3.7–11.5 > 99.9 > 99.9