Test system available for feasibility studies. Please contact us for test work inquiries.
The innovative ceramic "honeycomb" inorganic membrane modules for microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) also are available in test-scale versions, featuring a variety of abrasion-resistant ceramic membranes applied to silicon carbide monolith supports.
Product features include:
High operating temperatures
Chemical inertness
Sized specifically for testing puposes
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Laboratory / test-scale membrane elements are 12 inches (305 mm) long and ~1 inch (27 mm) in diameter with bonded stainless steel end rings. Membrane area is approximately 1.5 ft2 (0.13 m2) for the 2mm channel and 0.8 ft2 (0.07 m2) for the 5mm channel.
Membrane pore size and chemistries available are listed in the table below.
| Membrane Type | Water Flux (Typ.), lmh/bar |
|---|---|
0.5µm - mixed oxide MF membrane |
1,000 |
0.2µm - α - alumina MF membrane |
400 |
0.1µm - α - alumina MF membrane |
350 |
0.1µm - α - alumina abrasion resistant MF membrane |
250 |
0.1µm - titania MF membrane |
1,000 |
0.01µm - titania UF membrane |
250 |
0.005µm - silica UF membrane |
200 |
Ongoing development is expected to result in the expansion of the product line to include nanofiltration and pervaporation membranes, all with inorganic membranes.
| Operating Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
Max. Temperature |
>150°C (dependent upon seals) |
Max. Trans-membrane Pressure |
150 psi (10 bar) |
pH Range (except for 0.005µm) |
2 - 13 |
pH Range 0.005µm |
2 - 9¹ |
Recommended Cross-Flow Velocity |
9 - 12 ft/sec (3-4 m/sec) |
Volumetric Flow Rate for 12 ft/sec |
14 gpm (3.2 m³/hr) |
Pressure Drop at 12 ft/sec. for 2mm channel |
6.5 psi (0.45 bar), H2O @ 25°C |
Pressure Drop at 12 ft/sec. for 5mm channel |
2.7 psi (0.2 bar), H2O @ 25°C |
¹Highly hydrophilic, non-fouling membrane for non-alkaline service
Ongoing development is expected to result in the expansion of the product line to include nanofiltration and pervaporation membranes, all with inorganic membranes.