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MK PES 30kDa

Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for MK PES 30kDa. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.

Summary

Product Identification

  • Product Type: Industrial Ultrafiltration Spiral-Wound Element
  • Series: MK (PES 30kDa)
  • Membrane Type: Proprietary PVDF or PES
  • Construction: Spiral-Wound with netted outerwrap or fiber glass hardshell (FRP)
  • Key Benefits:
    • Widest range of UF MWCO’s available
    • Good resistance to pH and temperature
    • High resistance to fouling
    • Customizable dimensions for unique housings
  • Common Applications:
    • Skim milk protein concentrate & isolate production
    • Beverage clarification

Operating Limits

  • Pressure:
    • Max Inlet Pressure: 116 PSI (8.0 Bar)
    • Min Outlet Pressure: 10 PSI (0.7 Bar)
    • Max Differential Pressure per Element: 18 PSI (1.2 Bar)
    • Max Permeate Backpressure: 5 PSI (0.3 Bar)
    • Note: Soft start on boost pumps required to minimize pressure/flow shocks to elements.
  • Temperature:
    • Max. Operating Temperature: 122°F (50°C)
    • Max. CIP Temperature: 122°F (50°C)
  • pH Parameters:
    • pH Range during Operation at 25°C Max.: 1.0-11.0
    • pH Range during CIP Operation at 50°C Max.: 2.0-11.0
  • Peroxide:
    • Free Peroxide in Product During Operation: <3 ppm
    • Peroxide as a sanitizer at 25°C Max, pH 6-7, 10 minutes recirculation: 0.1%
  • Chlorine:
    • Free Chlorine During Operation: 0 ppm (<0.1 ppm Max)
    • Chlorine During CIP at pH 10.8-11.0 and 50°C: 150 Norm ppm (180 Max ppm)
    • Note: Maximum chlorine exposure for all elements is 30 minutes per day at pH and temperature conditions listed above.

Mechanical / Hydraulic

Dimensions & Weight

ElementModel No.Diameter (B) in (cm)Length (A) in (cm)PWT ID/OD in (cm)Tube Extension (C) in (cm)Dry Weight lb (kg)
1.8”1812TM1.8” (4.6)11.75” (29.8)0.665” (1.71)0.75” (perm), 1.00” (plug)1.0 (0.45)
2.5”2540TM2.4” (6.1)40.0” (101.6)0.75” (1.90)1.00” (2.54)4.0 (1.8)
2540HF2.4” (6.1)40.0” (101.6)0.625” (1.59)-4.0 (1.8)
2540HM2.4” (6.1)40.0” (101.6)0.75” (1.90)1.00” (2.54)4.0 (1.8)
4”4040TM3.9” (9.9)40.0” (101.6)0.75” (1.90)1.00” (2.54)12.0 (5.5)
4040HM3.9” (9.9)40.0” (101.6)0.75” (1.90)1.00” (2.54)12.0 (5.5)
4040HF3.9” (9.9)40.0” (101.6)0.625” (1.59)-12.0 (5.5)
8”7940HF7.9” (20.1)40.0” (101.6)1.138” (2.89)-35.0 (15.9)
8040HF7.9” (20.1)40.0” (101.6)1.125” (2.86)-35.0 (15.9)

Membrane Area (SQ. FT)

ElementFeed Spacer (in mils) 2431466580
1812TM3.12.72.11.61.3
2540M2824201613
2540F3026221714
4040M8172584639
4040F8675614941
7940F379335268210178
8040F379335268210178

Recommended Element Cross Flow Rate

ElementFeed Spacer (in mils) 2431466580
1.8”m³/hr0.70.80.91.01.1
gpm33445
2.5”m³/hr1.31.51.82.02.1
gpm67899
4.0”m³/hr34555
gpm1517202324
8”m³/hr1517202324
gpm66758999105

Note: The recommended cross flow rate will be subject to differential pressure limitations and specific applications.

Technical Notes:

  • For element sizes not listed, custom designs are available to fit specific needs, including element outer diameter (OD) or vessel/housing inner diameter (ID), element inner diameter (ID), and length.
  • Elements are also available with or without a controlled bypass tail.
  • Additional feed spacers are available.
  • Trials should be conducted to determine optimal application conditions.

Disclaimer: This summary is based solely on the provided text extract. It may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions present in the official OEM PDF datasheet. Contractual data must always match the specific OEM PDF revision used on the project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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