Evaluation of permeate flux in microfiltration of Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) juice using polypropylene membrane

Analyzing the permeate fluxes together with the values of “A” it can be observed that the better final flux results (60% higher than the lowest flux) occurred in the experiments with high pressures, in spite the flux curve had more accentuated decline. When high velocity and high pressure are used, the enzyme broke the pectin particles, increasing the pore obstruction and decreasing the flux.