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Dairy AF series

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Summary

Product identification

Veolia's Dairy AF Series Reverse Osmosis (RO) membranes are designed for sanitary applications within the Food & Beverage and Dairy Industry. They utilize a high-performance RO membrane to maximize concentration and dewatering processes, offering superior rejection of dissolved solids and low molecular weight organic constituents like lactose.

Key features:

  • Durasan Cage outer wrap
  • Standard feed spacers
  • Polysulfone parts
  • Complies with USDA guidelines for sanitary design and fabrication of dairy processing equipment and applicable 3-A sanitary standards.

Applications:

  • Lactose concentration
  • Whey and milk protein concentration
  • Sugar and juice concentration
  • Polishing of permeates for enhanced water recovery and biological oxygen demand/chemical oxygen demand (BOD/COD) reduction for water reuse.

Certifications and Compliance:

  • US FDA 21 CFR (Subchapter B, Parts 175, 176, 177, 178, and 182)
  • EU Framework 1935/2004/EC and 10/2011
  • Kosher and Halal certifications
  • BSE/TSE guidance EMEA/410/1 - Rev 2; Section 3.1

Product water

  • Average stabilized rejection: 99.5% on 2,000 ppm NaCl at 25°C (77°F) and 225 psi operating pressure.

Operating limits

  • Typical Operating Pressure: 200 - 500 psi (1,379 - 3,447 kPa)
  • Typical Operating Flux: 5 - 20 GFD (8 - 34 LMH)
  • Clean Water Flux (CWF): 14 GFD (24 LMH) @ 225 psi. CWF can vary ±25% and is the rate of water permeability through the membrane after cleaning (CIP) at reproducible temperature and pressure.
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 800 psi (5,516 kPa)
  • Maximum Permeate Pressure: 60 psi (413 kPa). Permeate pressure should never exceed the concentrate pressure.
  • Maximum Temperature: 122°F (50°C)
  • pH Range (during continuous operation): 2.0 - 11.0
  • Recommended Pressure Drop over an element: 12 psi (83 kPa)
  • Maximum Pressure Drop over an element: 15 psi (103 kPa)
  • Maximum Pressure Drop per housing: 60 psi (414 kPa)
  • Chlorine Tolerance: 1000 ppm-hours (dechlorination recommended)

CIP Limits for RO Elements:

TemperaturepH MinimumpH Maximum
95°F to 122°F (35°C to 50°C)1.811.0
Less than 95°F (35°C)1.811.5

Mechanical / hydraulic

Element Specification:

ModelSpacer mil (mm)Active Area ft² (m²)Part Number
Dairy AF3838C3030 (0.76)75 (7.0)1206647
Dairy AF3838C5050 (1.27)60 (5.6)1255669
Dairy AF3840C3030 (0.76)80 (7.4)1206648
Dairy AF3840C5050 (1.27)60 (5.6)1255063
Dairy AF8038C3030 (0.76)375 (34.8)1221893
Dairy AF8038C5050 (1.27)285 (26.5)1227202
Dairy AF8038C6565 (1.65)220 (20.4)3180562

Dimensions and Weight:

ModelFigureDimensions, Inches (cm) ADimensions, Inches (cm) BDimensions, Inches (cm) CBoxed Weight Lbs (kg)
AF3838C138.00 (96.5)0.833 (2.12)3.8 (9.6)9 (4.1)
AF3840C138.75 (98.4)0.833 (2.12)3.8 (9.6)9 (4.1)
AF8038C138.00 (96.5)1.125 (2.86)7.91 (20.1)35 (16)

(Note: Element properties & parameters are indicative numbers. Values by element may vary within normal element manufacturing tolerances.)


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