Fig. 1. Hollow fiber membrane tube
Fig. 2. Test jig design and shape
Fig. 3. Schematics of hollow fiber water transport evaluation system
Fig. 4. Experimental procedures of water transport through hollow fiber tube
Fig. 5. Water transport in two different temperatures (type 1)
Fig. 6. Water transport by two different atmospheric conditions
Fig. 7. Water transport in three different temperatures (type 2)
Fig. 8. Water transport in terms of flow rates (type 2)
Table 1. Specifications of hollow fiber membrane tube
Table 2. Test jig specifications
Table 3. Operating parameters of water transport experiment
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