Figure 1: The experimental setup of the cross-flow membrane filtration system (1: High pressure piston pump; 2: Feed tank; 3: Flat sheet membrane module; 4: Temperature control unit; 5: Control panel (PLC); 6: Pressure transducers; 7: Ultrafiltration pump; 8: Ultrafiltration Unit; 9: Needle valve; 10: Flow meter; 11: Pressure gauge).