Summary

POREX® TMF 10-Tubular Membrane Filter Modules

POREX TMF cross-flow tubular membrane modules are designed for high solids separation at high flux rates. They feature unique, structural membrane tubes with superior strength, allowing higher operating and backwash pressures for efficient solids removal, increased flux, and reduced system footprint.

Product identification

• Product Series: TMF 10-Tubular Membrane Filter Modules
• Membrane Type: PVDF membrane bonded to PVDF or anchored to PE substrate.
• Features:
  • Consistent, reliable solid/liquid separations and long service life.
  • Unique support with PVDF membrane offers high performance tubular membrane with superior operating characteristics.
  • Sintered PVDF substrate with PVDF membrane offers high temperature and improved chemical compatibility (pH range of 0–14).
  • PVDF/PVDF composite option offers increased abrasion resistance and enhanced membrane durability.
  • Three distinct membrane pore sizes available on two different substrate options.
  • Uniform, thermally-bonded omni-directional substrate pore structure provides an optimized support structure for tubular membranes and enhanced membrane durability.
  • Available in multiple tube quantities and diameters for increased surface area and flux.

Operating limits

• Water Flux: >200 GFD (340 LMH)
• Cross Flow Liquid Velocity: 10 – 16 ft/sec (3.5 to 5.6 m/s)
• pH Range: 0 – 14
• Max Backpulse Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) at 25˚C
• Max Differential Pressure: 60 psi (414 kPa) at 25˚C
• Max Solids: 18%
• Min Solids: 0.25%
• Max Viscosity: 50 cp
• Min Viscosity: <1 cp

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Module Length: 72” (1829 mm)
• Number of Tubes: 10
• Nominal ID: 1” (25.4 mm)
• Nominal OD: 1.34” (34 mm)
• Total Active Surface Area: 15.2 ft² (1.41 m²)
• Filtrate Volume: 4.33 gallons (16.4 ltr)
• Concentrate Volume: 2.45 gallons (9.27 ltr)
• Total Volume: 6.78 gallons (25.66 ltr)
• Housing Diameter: 6” Sc40
• Mounting: Horizontal; 2 point
• Filtrate Port (Qty 2): ø2.875” x 1.89” L pipe stub
• Retentate Ports: 6” pipe Anvil Gruvlok groove

Materials of Construction

• Membrane: PVDF
• Potting: Solvent Cement
• Internal Supports: Polypropylene
• Gasket Material: None
• Preservative: Propylene Glycol
• Pre-Use Wetting Agent: IPA

Chemical Resistance

POREX TMF modules are resistant to a broad spectrum of corrosive chemicals and reagents, as well as pH ranges of 0 to 14. Pilot feasibility tests are typically needed to determine actual module performance under real operating conditions.

Maximum Cleaning Solution Strength

• Bleach (NaOCl): < 17% to 100˚F (38˚C)
• Caustic (NaOH): < 15% to 104˚F (40˚C)
• Acid (HCl): < 15% to 140˚F (60˚C)
• Peroxide (H₂O₂): < 5% to 100˚F (38˚C)

Note: Rapid temperature changes can damage the Filter Modules. For operation at higher than listed temperatures, contact Porex.

Product Models

All models listed below feature 10 tubes with 1” nominal diameter. Shipping dimensions for all models are 13 x 12 x 75 inches (331 x 205 x 1905 mm).

• PE Substrate, PVC Housing
  • Max Continuous Operating Temperature: 43˚C (110˚F)
  • Tube Material: PE 1”
  • Pore Sizes: 0.05 µm, 0.1 µm, 0.5 µm
  • Shipping Weight: 42.5 lbs (19.28 kg)
• PE Substrate, CPVC Housing
  • Max Continuous Operating Temperature: 43˚C (110˚F)
  • Tube Material: PE 1”
  • Pore Sizes: 0.05 µm, 0.1 µm, 0.5 µm
  • Shipping Weight: 44.6 lbs (20.23 kg)
• PVDF Substrate, PVC Housing
  • Max Continuous Operating Temperature: 60˚C (140˚F)
  • Tube Material: PVDF 1”
  • Pore Sizes: 0.05 µm, 0.1 µm, 0.5 µm
  • Shipping Weight: 53.3 lbs (24.18 kg)
• PVDF Substrate, CPVC Housing
  • Max Continuous Operating Temperature: 80˚C (176˚F)
  • Tube Material: PVDF 1”
  • Pore Sizes: 0.05 µm, 0.1 µm, 0.5 µm
  • Shipping Weight: 55.4 lbs (25.13 kg)

Coupling and Tubing Specifications

Filtrate Port Vinyl Tubing

• I.D. : 3 in. (76.2 mm)
• O.D. : 3 1/2 in. (88.9 mm)
• Wall Thickness: 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
• Approx. Max. Pressure: 21 psi at 70˚F
• Weight (lbs / 100 ft): 144

Gruvlok Coupling Specifications

• Gruvlok Model: Anvil 7001 Standard Coupling
• Sized: 6 in.
• Standard Gasket: C Style, Grade E (EPDM) suitable for most applications
• Approx. Weight Each: 11.8 lbs (5.4 kg)

Victaulic Coupling Specifications

• Victaulic Model: 77 or 75 flexible coupling
• Sized: 6 in.
• Standard Gasket Material: Grade E (EPDM) suitable for most applications
• Approx. Weight Each: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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