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The heart in any membrane filtration process is the membrane itself, and choosing the best membrane for a given process is often a complex task. Membrane type, plant design and processing parameters should be carefully matched to meet the desired performance and cost-efficiency of the overall process.
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Membrane material |
Type |
Typical application (products) |
Polymer
|
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WPC/WPI, MPC/MPI, MCC, DWP, lactose free milk, fromage frais, dairy- and plant-based ingredients, coconut water, egg whites, water recovery |
Plate & Frame |
Cream cheese, greek yoghurt, labneh, skyr, quark |
|
Ceramic |
Tubular |
ESL milk, greek yoghurt, dairy- and plant-based ingredients, coconut water |
Features
The SW membrane element is a unique design, where a large membrane area is wound into a compact element. A number of membrane elements are fitted into a stainless steel housing to form a module, and a number of modules are built into a plant.
BenefitsFeatures
In Plate & Frame systems, membranes are laid on top of a plate-like structure, which in turn are mounted on PSO support plates. Used for UF of highly viscous products.
BenefitsFeatures