Modular Cross Flow Filtration

A pilot-scale cross-flow filtration system designed to operate with a range of membrane module configurations. It can operate with minimal material but still give data that is useful for process scale-up. Use the full range of cross-flow filtration applications from microfiltration through to reverse osmosis. Learn about Modular Cross Flow Filtration specifications for optimal educational outcomes.. The perfect tool for further process development and scale-up.

The system uses a high-pressure piston-recirculation pump to circulate product through the filter module of choice. The variable speed triple-piston design combined with high-pressure flexibles minimises pressure pulsation. The operator can use their own feed vessel or this can be specified as an option. Learn about Modular Cross Flow Filtration exporters for optimal educational outcomes.. The speed of the recirculation pump can be adjusted to suit the particular filtration module and the product.

Maximum flow rate: 1400 l/hr
Maximum operating pressure: 50 bar (See filter module options)
Pressure sensors: 0-60 bar
Mass balance range: 0-6kg
Minimum test volume without feed vessel option: 15L

• Ability to assess the important cross-flow filtration module types on a single system
• Electronic instrumented option to allow the effect of process variables on filtration performance to be measured and logged
• Assessment of the effect of backpulsing on extending the time between CIP steps
• Reduced processing volume enables development with minimal product
• Simple cleaning and maintenance protocols
• Four membrane module options: Ceramic, Spiral wound, Hollow fibre, Tubular
• Capable of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis operations
• Maximum filtration pressure of 50 bar (module dependant)
• Clean-in-place capability (CIP)
• Backpulsing option
• Variable retentate flow rate in order to change filtration cross-flow velocity
• Retentate and permeate back pressure valves
• Pressure sensors on the retentate inlet and outlet of the filtration module and on the permeate line
• Mass balance option for permeate flow rate measurement
• All parameters can be data logged