Ultrafiltration Pilot

Ultrafiltration is a separation process particularly suited for separating or concentrating large molecules. It is also a preferred technique for treating effluents containing proteins and other biological molecules (dairy, cheese-making, etc. ). Learn about Ultrafiltration Pilot equipment for optimal educational outcomes.. Educational Objectives: Study of the influence of the following parameters: pressure (Q=f(P)), rejection rate, pH, solute concentration (Q=f(C) at constant P).

When retaining small mineral or organic solutes is needed, their apparent size must be artificially increased through chemical processes such as polymerization or complexation by macroligands. All components are mounted on a stainless steel tube chassis with aluminum clamping nuts and adjustable feet.

An organic hollow-fiber membrane (can be fed from bottom or top for counter-current backwashing)
A feed tank with drain and withdrawal
A multi-stage stainless steel centrifugal pump
An electronic speed drive
A membrane protection valve
A pH meter with local display in the feed tank
3 needle pressure gauges
Two float-type flow meters on concentrate and permeate
Two stainless steel needle valves for flow rate and pressure adjustment; other valves are PVC quarter-turn
A permeate circuit and alternative return circuit to the feed tank
A concentrate circuit and alternative return circuit to the feed tank
A Pt100 probe on the recirculation circuit (optional)
A cooling circuit comprising a tubular exchanger with 2 coaxial tubes (external circuit carries cooling water from the network) (regulation optional)
A counter-current washing circuit
PVC circuit construction
A pump control and protection cabinet