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Membralox SD ceramique elements
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Summary
Product identification
The MEMBRALOX® SD Sanitary Module is a unique design complying with stringent standards, combining the SD design with Membralox ceramic membranes for cost-effective separations. All materials of construction meet FDA requirements. The sanitary design ensures all wetted components are fully accessible to cleaning chemicals.
Applications
- Bacteria removal from milk, milk protein concentration and/or fractionation
- Sugar and sweeteners clarification
- Food ingredients processing
- Cell harvesting
- Spirits, fruit juices clarification
- Pharmaceutical grade water production
- High value macromolecule processing
Key Features
- High flux
- Proven long operational life (some in operation for over 10 years with original membranes)
- Excellent resistance to corrosion
- Wide chemical and pH (0-14) compatibility
- Excellent thermal stability
- Sanitizable and sterilizable (rugged CIP and steam sterilization capabilities)
- Element burst pressure > 50 bar
- Ability to withstand high frequency backpulsing cycles
- Meet FDA requirements detailed in 21 CFR
- 100% bubble point integrity tested
- Customized membrane configurations can be proposed
- Conform to 3-A sanitary standard, certificate No 1187
- All wetted parts fully accessible to cleaning chemicals
- All materials of construction meet FDA requirements
- Vertical operating position enables total drainage
- High performance sealing assembly with gasket leak detection, eliminates bypass possibility between retentate and permeate side
- Modules and membrane components fully traceable, materials certificate available upon request
Membralox Ceramic Membranes (SD Modules)
| Membrane type | Channel diameter (mm) | Number of channels | Filtration surface area (m²) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP3730 / EP1940* | 3 / 4 | 37 / 19 | 0.35 / 0.24 | 1020 |
| EP3740 / EP1960 | 4 / 6 | 37 / 19 | 0.47 / 0.36 | 1020 |
The Membralox standard membrane support is made of ultrapure α-alumina with a pore size of 12 µm.
Membralox SD 3-A Sanitary Modules
- Membrane types: EP1960 / EP3740; EP1940 / EP3730
- Number of membranes: 1, 3, 12, 22 (for EP1960 / EP3740); 1, 3, 7, 19, 37 (for EP1940 / EP3730)
- Filtration surface area: up to 10.2 m²; up to 13 m²
- Retentate connections: j-clamps (bolt flanges with 22P/37P) / 3-A gaskets
- Permeate connections: tri-clamps / 3-A gaskets
- Construction of wetted materials: 316L SS, ceramic, EPDM or FPM
Membrane Pore Sizes
Microfiltration (α-alumina): 1.4 µm, 0.8 µm, 0.5 µm, 0.2 µm, 0.1 µm Ultrafiltration (zirconia): 100 nm, 50 nm, 20 nm
Operating limits
- Temperature (in aqueous liquids): 95°C
- Pressure (in aqueous liquids): 10 bar
Accessories and Complementary Services
- Backpulse devices
- Permeate flow regulators
- Laboratory scale and benchtop pilot units
- In-house feasibility studies, on-site plant design, commissioning, tests, training courses
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