EXF Series 10 x 28

Summary

Product identification

The 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ EXF-10x28 Series Membrane Contactor features an Extra-Flow with Center Baffle cartridge configuration.

Membrane Characteristics

• Membrane Type:
  • X50 Fiber: Recommended for CO₂ removal from liquid and other gas transfer applications.
  • X40 Fiber: Recommended for O₂ removal from liquid and other gas transfer applications.
• Membrane/Potting Material: Polypropylene / Epoxy

Operating limits

• Liquid Flow Guidelines: 10 – 57 m³/hr (44 – 250 gpm)
• Maximum Shellside LIQUID Working Temperature/Pressure:
  • X50 Fiber:
    • 5-50°C, 7.2 barg (41-122°F, 105 psig)
    • 70°C, 2.1 barg (158°F, 30 psig)
  • X40 Fiber:
    • 5-25°C, 9.3 barg (41-77°F, 135 psig)
    • 50°C, 7.2 barg (77-122°F, 105 psig)
    • 70°C, 2.1 barg (158°F, 30 psig)
  • Note: If no vacuum is used, 1.0 barg (15 psig) can be added to pressures above.
• Maximum Applied Gas Pressure:
  • FRP Housing: 6.2 barg at 25°C (90 psig at 77°F)
  • 316 SS Housing: 9.0 barg at 25°C (130 psig at 77°F)
  • Note: Maximum applied gas pressure is for integrity testing at ambient temperatures. Normal operating pressures are typically lower.
• Important Note: Liquid pressure should always exceed gas pressure.
• Pressure Limits Basis: Pressures are based on fluid group 2 (other) liquids and gases per the European Union Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

Mechanical / hydraulic

Housing Characteristics

• FRP: Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) with PVDF for all wetted surfaces and FRP flanges.
• 316L SS: 316L SS Vessel/CF3M SS End Caps. ≤ 32RA (0.8μm SI) on schedule 10S pipe per ASTM A312.

Flange Connections

• Shellside (Liquid Inlet/Outlet):
  • FRP Housing:
    • 3 inch class 150 raised face flange per ANSI B16.5
    • 80A 10K flat face flange per JIS B2238
  • 316 SS Housing:
    • 3 inch class 150 raised face flange per ANSI B16.5
    • 80A 10K flat face flange per JIS B2238
    • 3 inch sanitary
• Lumenside (Gas/Vacuum):
  • FRP Housing:
    • 1 inch class 150 raised face flange per ANSI B16.5
    • 50A 10K flat face flange per JIS B2238
  • 316 SS Housing:
    • 1 inch class 150 raised face flange per ANSI B16.5
    • 25A 10K flat face flange per JIS B2238
    • 1.5 inch sanitary

Priming Volume (approximate)

• FRP Housing:
  • X50 Fiber: Shellside 26.1 L (6.9 gal), Lumenside 10.6 L (2.8 gal)
  • X40 Fiber: Shellside 26.3 L (7.0 gal), Lumenside 9.5 L (2.5 gal)
• 316 SS Sanitary/316 SS ANSI Housing:
  • X50 Fiber: Shellside 24.3/24.9 L (6.4/6.6 gal), Lumenside 7.5/10.0 L (1.9/2.6 gal)
  • X40 Fiber: Shellside 24.5/25.6 L (6.5/6.8 gal), Lumenside 6.4/9.5 L (1.7/2.5 gal)

Weight (approximate)

• Dry:
  • FRP Housing: 33 kg (73 lbs)
  • Stainless Steel Housing (ANSI/JIS): 76 kg (168 lbs)
  • Stainless Steel Housing (Sanitary): 81 kg (177 lbs)
• Water-filled (shellside):
  • FRP Housing: 57 kg (126 lbs)
  • Stainless Steel Housing (ANSI/JIS): 99 kg (218 lbs)
  • Stainless Steel Housing (Sanitary): 107 kg (235 lbs)
• Cartridge only – dry: 10 kg (23 lbs)

Dimensions

• FRP Housing: Overall length 1186 mm (46.7 in), diameter 279 mm (11.0 in). These are nominal values for the PVDF-lined FRP housing.
• 316L SS Housing: Diameter 273 mm (10.8 in). SS contactor uses a different end cap design. Sanitary connections are only available with 316 SS housing.

Mounting Kit A mounting kit with 2 cradles and 2 straps is available and sold separately. It supports horizontal or vertical mounting.

Seal Options

• EPDM: All Purpose. 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors with EPDM Seals are tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 61.
• FKM: High Purity/Electronics (Available on FRP housing only).

Regulatory

The product complies with the limits as set by (EU) 2015/863 amending Annex II to the Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EU).

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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