Water Treatment System | Ultra Filtration

Water Treatment System | Ultra Filtration

Ultra filtration or UF is a pressure driven membrane separation process that separates particulate matter from soluble components in the carrier fluid (such as water). UF membranes typically have pore sizes in the range of 0.01 - 0.10 µm and have a high removal capability for bacteria and most viruses, colloids and silt (SDI).

The smaller the nominal pore size, the higher the removal capability. Most materials that are used in UF are polymeric and are naturally hydrophobic.

Common polymeric materials used in UF include: Polysulfone (PS), Polyethersulfone (PES), Polypropylene (PP), or Polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF).

Although these materials can be blended with hydrophilic agents, they can reduce the membranes ability to be cleaned with high strength disinfectants such as hypochlorite that impacts removal of bacterial growth.

Ultra filtration membranes are available as pressurised and submerged and are in spiral, hollow fiber and tubular configuration. They are available in both cross flow and dead end filtration mode. Hollow fiber membranes are available as inside-out or inside-out configuration