TMF 15

Summary

Product identification

The POREX® TMF 15-Tubular Membrane Filter (TMF) Modules are designed for optimal high solids separation at high flux rates. These cross-flow tubular membrane modules incorporate Porex’s structural membrane tubes, offering superior strength for higher operating and backwash pressures, improved solids removal efficiency, higher flux, and a reduced system footprint.

Key features include:

• Consistent, reliable solid/liquid separations and long service life.
• Unique support with PVDF membrane for high performance.
• Sintered PVDF substrate with PVDF membrane for high temperature and chemical compatibility (pH range of 0–14).
• PVDF/PVDF composite option for increased abrasion resistance and enhanced durability.
• Three distinct membrane pore sizes available on two different substrate options.
• Uniform, thermally-bonded omni-directional substrate pore structure.
• Available in multiple tube quantities and diameters.

The structural composite membrane features PVDF membrane bonded to PVDF substrate or anchored to PE substrate.

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: 120 psi (827 kPa) at 25˚C
• Max Solids: 18%
• Min Solids: 0.25%
• Max Viscosity: 50 cp
• Min Viscosity: <1 cp

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Housing Diameter: 4” Sc40
• Module Length: 72” (1829 mm)
• Number of Tubes: 15
• Nominal ID (tubes): 0.5” (12.7 mm)
• Nominal OD (tubes): 0.79” (20.07 mm)
• Total Active Surface Area: 11.25 ft² (1.05 m²)
• Filtrate Port (Qty 2): ø1.5” x 1.75” L tube stub
• Retentate Ports: 4” pipe Anvil Gruvlok groove
• Mounting Required: Horizontal; 2 point
• Internal Liquid Volume:
  • Filtrate Volume: 1.53 gallons (5.79 ltr)
  • Concentrate Volume: 0.92 gallons (3.48 ltr)
  • Total Volume: 2.45 gallons (9.27 ltr)
• Materials of Construction:
  • Membrane: PVDF
  • Potting: Solvent Cement
  • Internal Supports: Polypropylene
  • Gasket Material: None
• Module Preparation:
  • Preservative: Propylene Glycol
  • Pre-Use Wetting Agent: IPA

Chemical Resistance

POREX TMF modules are resistant to a broad spectrum of corrosive chemicals and reagents, and pH ranges of 0 to 14. Rapid temperature changes can damage the Filter Modules.

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)

Product Models

All listed models are 15 Tube modules with 0.5” nominal tube ID and housing dimensions of 6 x 6 x 75 inch (153 x 153 x 1905 mm).

• PE Substrate / Grade 1 PVC Housing (Max Continuous Operating Temperature: 43˚C / 110˚F):
  • MME2005615VP: 0.05 µm (Shipping Weight: 26.7 lbs / 12.11 kg)
  • MME2S01615VP: 0.1 µm (Shipping Weight: 26.7 lbs / 12.11 kg)
  • MME2S05615VP: 0.5 µm (Shipping Weight: 26.7 lbs / 12.11 kg)
• PE Substrate / CPVC Housing (Max Continuous Operating Temperature: 43˚C / 110˚F):
  • MME2005615VC: 0.05 µm (Shipping Weight: 27.9 lbs / 12.66 kg)
  • MME2S01615VC: 0.1 µm (Shipping Weight: 27.9 lbs / 12.66 kg)
  • MME2S05615VC: 0.5 µm (Shipping Weight: 27.9 lbs / 12.66 kg)
• PVDF Substrate / Grade 1 PVC Housing (Max Continuous Operating Temperature: 60˚C / 140˚F):
  • MMV2005615VP: 0.05 µm (Shipping Weight: 35.4 lbs / 16.06 kg)
  • MMV2S01615VP: 0.1 µm (Shipping Weight: 35.4 lbs / 16.06 kg)
  • MMV2S05615VP: 0.5 µm (Shipping Weight: 35.4 lbs / 16.06 kg)
• PVDF Substrate / CPVC Housing (Max Continuous Operating Temperature: 80˚C / 176˚F):
  • MMV2005615VC: 0.05 µm (Shipping Weight: 36.6 lbs / 16.6 kg)
  • MMV2S01615VC: 0.1 µm (Shipping Weight: 36.6 lbs / 16.6 kg)
  • MMV2S05615VC: 0.5 µm (Shipping Weight: 36.6 lbs / 16.6 kg)

Coupling and Tubing Specifications

• Filtrate Port Vinyl Tubing:
  • I.D.: 2 in. (50.8 mm)
  • O.D.: 2 1/2 in. (63.5 mm)
  • Wall Thickness: 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
  • Approx. Max. Pressure: 21 psi at 70˚F
  • Weight (lbs / 100 ft): 89
• Gruvlok Coupling (Anvil 7001 Standard Coupling):
  • Sized: 4 in.
  • Standard Gasket: C Style
  • Standard Gasket Material: Grade E (EPDM) suitable for most applications
  • Approx. Weight Each: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
• Victaulic Coupling (Model 77 or 75 flexible coupling):
  • Sized: 4 in.
  • Standard Gasket Material: Grade E (EPDM) suitable for most applications
  • Approx. Weight Each: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)

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