TMF 61

Summary

Product Identification

The POREX® TMF 61-Tubular Membrane Filter (TMF) Modules are cross-flow tubular membrane modules designed for high solids separation at high flux rates. They contain unique, structural membrane tubes with a PVDF membrane bonded to a PVDF or anchored to a PE substrate.

Key features include:

• Consistent, reliable solid/liquid separations and long service life.
• Superior strength allows higher operating and backwash pressures.
• 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 for optimized support and enhanced membrane durability.
• Available in multiple tube quantities and diameters for increased surface area and flux.

The datasheet lists specific models (e.g., MME2005661VP, MME2S01661VP, MME2S05661VP) with varying pore sizes (0.05µm, 0.1µm, 0.5µm), housing, substrate, and tube materials. See the official PDF for exact tabulated values including maximum continuous operating temperature, shipping dimensions, and weight for each model.

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

Note: Rapid temperature changes can damage the Filter Modules. For operation at higher than listed temperatures (e.g., 43˚C / 110˚F for some models), contact a Porex representative.

Mechanical / Hydraulic

Module Specifications:

• Housing Diameter: 8” Sc40
• Mounting Required: Horizontal; 2 point
• Module Length: 72” (1829 mm)
• Number of Tubes: 61
• Nominal Tube ID: 0.5” (12.7 mm)
• Nominal Tube OD: 0.79” (20.07 mm)
• Total Active Surface Area: 45.75 ft² (4.25 m²)

Internal Liquid Volume:

• Filtrate Volume: 6.55 gallons (24.78 ltr)
• Concentrate Volume: 3.73 gallons (14 ltr)
• Total Volume: 10.28 gallons (38.78 ltr)

Ports:

• Filtrate Port (Qty 2): ø2.875” x 1.89” L pipe stub
• Retentate Ports: 8” pipe Anvil Gruvlok groove

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: 144 lbs / 100 ft
• Gruvlok Coupling (Anvil 7001 Standard Coupling):
  • Sized: 8 in.
  • Standard Gasket: C Style
  • Standard Gasket Material: Grade E (EPDM)
  • Approx. Weight Each: 21.7 lbs (9.8 kg)
• Victaulic Coupling (Model 77 or 75 flexible coupling):
  • Sized: 8 in.
  • Standard Gasket Material: Grade E (EPDM)
  • Approx. Weight Each: 20.8 lbs (9.4 kg)

Materials of Construction

• Membrane: PVDF
• Potting: Solvent Cement
• Internal Supports: Polypropylene
• Gasket Material: None
• Preservative: Propylene Glycol
• Pre-Use Wetting Agent: IPA
• Housing options include Grade 1 PVC; also available with CPVC housings.
• Substrate options include UHMWPE; also available with PVDF substrate tubes.

Chemical Resistance and Cleaning

POREX TMF modules are resistant to a broad spectrum of corrosive chemicals and reagents, as well as pH ranges of 0 to 14.

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)

Typically, pilot feasibility tests are needed to determine the actual TMF module performance under real operating conditions.

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Disclaimer: This summary is based on the provided text extraction and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions from the original OEM PDF datasheet. For contractual data, please refer to the specific OEM PDF revision used on your project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

PDF datasheet