Solutions / Industrial processes
Ultrafiltration
A physical barrier against bacteria, viruses and turbidity. Ultrafiltration membranes that retain bacteria, viruses, colloids and organic matter without chemicals.
Ultrafiltration at Laboratorios LIFE245 m³/day in two modules
What it is and how it works
Ultrafiltration passes water at low pressure through membranes with 0.02 to 0.03 µm pores. That size retains suspended solids, colloids, bacteria, viruses and organic macromolecules while letting water and dissolved salts through. Periodic backwashes and CIP cleaning keep the membrane operating stably.
- 1Low pressureWater crosses the membrane with little energy.
- 2Physical barrierSolids, colloids, bacteria, viruses and macromolecules stay behind; water and salts pass through.
- 3Backwash and CIPKeep the membrane operating stably.
Benefits
- A physical barrier against bacteria and viruses, with no chemicals.
- Very low, consistent outlet turbidity.
- Excellent pretreatment for reverse osmosis.
- Low energy consumption and reduced operating costs.
- Robust operation despite source variations.
Technical features
- Pore size of 0.02 to 0.03 µm depending on the application.
- PVDF, PES, PS, PAN, CA or ceramic membranes, selected case by case.
- Compact stainless steel frame with feed pump.
- Automatic backwash and CIP cleaning unit.
- Pressure and flow instrumentation, with operating data logging.
- Automation according to client requirements.
Quick facts
Pore size0.02 to 0.03 µm
logarithmic scale, in µm
- MembranesPVDF, PES, PS, PAN, CA or ceramic
- CleaningAutomatic backwash and CIP
- PressureLow, with low energy consumption
Applications
Industries and uses where this technology solves process water.
- Surface water potabilization
- Reverse osmosis pretreatment
- Food and beverage
- Bottling plants
- Process water
- Reuse of treated wastewater
Projects where we use it
Laboratorios LIFEUltrafiltration expanded to 245 m³/day- DPM MetalsUltrafiltration for drinking water
- PRONACADrinking water from well water
- Natural Center SolutionsUltrafiltration, reverse osmosis and chlorine neutralization
Further reading
Works well with
Every technology performs better within a well-designed treatment train.
- MembranesReverse osmosisMembranes that remove dissolved salts, metals, bacteria and viruses to obtain high-purity water.View solution
- PretreatmentSediment filtrationRetains suspended solids and turbidity to protect downstream equipment and processes.View solution
- Polishing and disinfectionUV disinfectionUltraviolet lamps that inactivate bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms without altering the water.View solution
Need ultrafiltration for your process?
Send us your water analysis and the flow you need. We will propose the right equipment, with local installation and technical service.
Contact us
Office in EcuadorDe los Eucaliptos E8-70 y calle E9, Quito 170307
Phone+593 99 871 1330
+593 2 280 8126
Emailinfo@sanitronec.com
Office hoursMonday to Friday
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Office in the United States9995 NW 9th St. Circle, Suite 3, Miami, FL 33172
+1 786 972 2008