Ultrafiltration

Our facility features a commercial-grade ultrafiltration and diafiltration system, installed and fully commissioned to deliver advanced separation, concentration, and purification capabilities for liquid streams. This platform is already operational and positions us to address demanding process challenges across the chemical engineering sector, from specialty dispersion purification to the treatment of industrial process water and effluents.

Key capabilities

• Commercial-grade ultrafiltration and diafiltration for liquid separation and purification
• High-precision gravimetric control with dual scales up to 60 kg capacity
• Scalable peristaltic pumping from 13 L/min up to 24 L/min maximum flow
• Application-specific membrane selection by molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) and pore size
• Full process automation with real-time monitoring and batch-to-batch traceability
• Transferable platform for specialty dispersions and industrial effluent treatment

Technical Focus

The system is built on a modular architecture designed to adapt to varying process scales and throughput requirements:

• High-Precision Gravimetric Control: Dual scales providing up to 60 kg of combined capacity, ensuring accurate mass-balance tracking throughout the process.
• Scalable Peristaltic & Circulation Pumping: Main peristaltic pump rated at up to 13 L/min—expandable via an auxiliary pump head to a combined maximum flow of 24 L/min—supported by auxiliary circulation pumps that maintain stable, controlled fluid flow across the entire loop.
• Full Process Automation: Real-time monitoring and continuous data logging, enabling tight control of operating parameters and complete traceability from batch to batch.
• High-Performance Ultrafiltration Membranes: Molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) and pore size selected to match the target application, capable of operating across a broad concentration range.

Achievements — Application to Industrial Water and Effluent Treatment

The same technology platform used for specialty dispersion purification is directly transferable to the treatment of contaminated industrial process streams. Leveraging membrane selectivity and precise system control, we offer ultrafiltration-based solutions for:

• Catalyst & Metal Recovery: Catalyst and residual metallic species removal from process effluents.
• Particulate Separation: Removal of suspended particulates and solids, improving downstream water quality.
• Compound Concentration: Concentration and recovery of valuable process compounds, reducing waste volumes and disposal costs.
• Aqueous Stream Purification: Purification of aqueous streams prior to discharge, reuse, or reintegration into the production process, supporting sustainable water management and reduced environmental impact across industrial operations.