Datasheet summary
UH 004 XT
Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for UH 004 XT. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.
Summary
Product identification
The TurboClean® XT Series, specifically the UH004 XT Series, are membrane elements designed for Food & Dairy applications. The datasheet date is 07/01/2021.
Key features highlighted:
- Membrane cast on a polypropylene support material
- Capable of being cleaned at high temperature and high pH conditions
- TurboClean technology: patented sanitary hard-shell design
- About 60% less bypass flow than other sanitary elements
- Results in energy savings and/or higher flux rates
- Higher cross-flow velocity for effective membrane cleaning
- Stronger than net-wrapped sanitary elements
- Able to withstand higher pressure drops
- Tightest OD tolerance and optimal circularity for easy loading and unloading
Specific benefits mentioned:
- Strongest Sanitary Element
- Most Effective Cleaning
- Longer Operating Life
- Easiest Installation
- Better Performance
Membrane Characteristics
- Membrane: UH004 XT
- Membrane Type: Polyethersulfone (PES)
- Nominal M.W.C.O. (Da): 4,000
Design Information
All models feature a TurboClean sanitary outer wrap and diamond-shaped feed spacers.
| Model | Membrane Area - m² (ft²) | Feed Spacer Thickness - (mil) |
|---|---|---|
| TurboClean® UF 3838-UH004XT-31 | 5.1 (55) | 31 |
| TurboClean® UF 3838-UH004XT-46 | 4.2 (45) | 46 |
| TurboClean® UF 3838-UH004XT-65 | 3.3 (36) | 65 |
| TurboClean® UF 3838-UH004XT-80 | 2.8 (30) | 80 |
| TurboClean® UF 6338-UH004XT-31 | 17.7 (190) | 31 |
| TurboClean® UF 6338-UH004XT-46 | 14.4 (155) | 46 |
| TurboClean® UF 6338-UH004XT-65 | 11.1 (120) | 65 |
| TurboClean® UF 6338-UH004XT-80 | 9.8 (105) | 80 |
| TurboClean® UF 6438-UH004XT-31 | 17.7 (190) | 31 |
| TurboClean® UF 6438-UH004XT-46 | 14.4 (155) | 46 |
| TurboClean® UF 6438-UH004XT-65 | 11.1 (120) | 65 |
| TurboClean® UF 6438-UH004XT-80 | 9.8 (105) | 80 |
| TurboClean® UF 8038-UH004XT-31 | 29.3 (315) | 31 |
| TurboClean® UF 8038-UH004XT-46 | 23.7 (255) | 46 |
| TurboClean® UF 8038-UH004XT-65 | 19.0 (205) | 65 |
| TurboClean® UF 8038-UH004XT-80 | 15.8 (170) | 80 |
Operating limits
- Maximum Operating Pressure: 10 bar (145 psi)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 60°C (140°F)
- Maximum Cleaning Temperature: 75°C (167°F)
- Maximum Sanitization Temperature: 85°C (185°F) at 1.7 bar max pressure, pH 6.0 – 8.0
- Cleaning pH Range: 1.0 – 13.0 (Refer to temperature and pH limits in Membrane Cleaning Guide – Food & Dairy: XT Elements (TSG-C-007))
- Cleaning Chlorine Tolerance: 200 ppm for sanitization at pH ≥ 10.5
- Maximum Pressure Drop: 1.4 bar (20 psi) per element; 6 bar (80 psi) per housing
Mechanical / hydraulic
Dimension "C" is the Inner Diameter. Shipping weight is dependent on packaging material and quantity shipped.
| Model | Element Weight kg (lb) | Dim. A mm (inches) | Dim. B mm (inches) | Dim. C mm (inches) | Permeate Tube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurboClean® UF 3838-UH004XT-31 | 4 (9) | 965 (38.0) | 96 (3.8) | 21.2 (0.83) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 3838-UH004XT-46 | 4 (9) | 965 (38.0) | 96 (3.8) | 21.2 (0.83) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 3838-UH004XT-65 | 4 (9) | 965 (38.0) | 96 (3.8) | 21.2 (0.83) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 3838-UH004XT-80 | 4 (9) | 965 (38.0) | 96 (3.8) | 21.2 (0.83) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 6338-UH004XT-31 | 11 (24) | 965 (38.0) | 160 (6.3) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 6338-UH004XT-46 | 11 (24) | 965 (38.0) | 160 (6.3) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 6338-UH004XT-65 | 11 (24) | 965 (38.0) | 160 (6.3) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 6338-UH004XT-80 | 11 (24) | 965 (38.0) | 160 (6.3) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 6438-UH004XT-31 | 11 (24) | 965 (38.0) | 162 (6.4) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 6438-UH004XT-46 | 11 (24) | 965 (38.0) | 162 (6.4) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 8038-UH004XT-31 | 16 (36) | 965 (38.0) | 201 (7.9) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 8038-UH004XT-46 | 16 (36) | 965 (38.0) | 201 (7.9) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 8038-UH004XT-65 | 16 (36) | 965 (38.0) | 201 (7.9) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 8038-UH004XT-80 | 16 (36) | 965 (38.0) | 201 (7.9) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 8338-UH004XT-31 | 18 (40) | 965 (38.0) | 211 (8.3) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
| TurboClean® UF 8338-UH004XT-46 | 18 (40) | 965 (38.0) | 211 (8.3) | 28.9 (1.138) | Female |
Regulatory
All models listed in this datasheet conform to:
- USDA 3A sanitary standard 45-03
- FDA (CFR Title 21) compliant materials
- EU regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and No. 10/2011
- Halal and Kosher certifications
Important Information
- Start-up: Elements should be flushed for 30 minutes at low pressure, and permeate discarded during the flush prior to operation. For a detailed procedure, refer to Element Start-Up Guide – System Start-Up (TSG-O-005).
- Cleaning: Elements must be cleaned periodically to ensure proper operation and prevent membrane damage. Refer to Membrane Cleaning Guide – Food & Dairy: XT Elements (TSG-C-007).
- Storage: Elements must be stored appropriately to ensure proper operation and prevent membrane damage. Refer to Element Storage Guides (TSG-O-009 & TSG-O-010).
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Official datasheet (PDF)
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