Setup and Validation of Flow Cell Systems for Biofouling Simulation in Industrial Settings

Table 1

(a) Residence times on the various components of the system (5.92 L system). (b) Residence times on the various components of the system (1.92 L system).

(a)

Component	Volume (mL)	Residence time (s)
Recirculating tank	5000	51.4
Flow cell	300	3.1
Recirculating tubing	620	6.4
Whole system	5920	60.9

(b)

Component	Volume (mL)	Residence time (s)
Recirculating tank	1000	10.3
Flow cell	300	3.1
Recirculating tubing	620	6.4
Whole system	1920	19.7