APC

Ultrafiltration Membranes

ltrafiltration or UF is a pressure- driven membrane separation process that helps to remove particulate matter from aqueous solutions such as water.

APC UF membranes typically have pore sizes in the range of 0.03 m and efficiently remove bacteria and most viruses, colloids, turbidity and silt. Materials that are used in UF are polymeric and are naturally hydrophilic.

APC UF membranes are made from highgrade Polyethersulfone (PES)-based seven pore membrane fibers material to form a hollow fiber membrane that is very durable and less prone to breakage. The hollow fiber has a dense layer or skin on both the inside and outside surfaces, forming a doublewalled structure that contributes to its strength. All membranes are assembled in one bundle rigidly fixed onto potting resins and protected by a PVC housing.

APC UF membrane fouling resistance is improved by making the membrane surface more hydrophilic. With uniform pore size and inside-out flow, the UF membrane creates a barrier without sacrificing performance. APC UF membranes utilize a double-walled hollow fiber membrane with a very small pore diameter for excellent removal of particulate matter and bacteria, and most viruses and colloids.

APC UF Membrane Flux ,Despite the small bore diameter, the membrane has a very high porosity, resulting in a stabilized flux similar to that of micro-filtration. APC UF membrane are operated at a constant permeate flow. The transmembrane pressure (TMP) will naturally increase over time, and the module can be automatically cleaned by Front and Back Flushing ( to remove the fouling layer for longer service life).

Advantages:
Low fouling: APC UF membranes are made from PES material, which has excellent chemical resistance to strong levels of disinfectants such as peroxide or hypochlorite, allowing sufficient removal of bacterial growth.( Table-1-membrane modules ) . Very fine pore diameter: With a nominal pore diameter of 0.03 m, APC - UF membranes effectively removes pathogens, most viruses, bacteria. turbidity and silt. In addition, the membranes high porosity allows high flux operation (up to 800L/M2/HR ) at a given transmembrane pressure and a given aqueous solution quality . Durable double-walled fiber structure: The distinct structure provides excellent durability and resistance against breakage, even with periodic cleaning procedures to remove fouling.

Inside-Out flow configuration: Systems designed with APC UF use an inside-out flow configuration with Front & Back Flashing, which allows for low clogging and high solids loading, high flow area and easy cleaning.

Dead-end or concentrate bleed capabilities: Although the primary flow design is dead-end filtration, modules can be easily adapted to a concentrate bleed mode. Simple, modular design: APC UF membranes comes in three different modules ( APC- (5,10,20) FL) and can be configured in a simple modular design providing a compact footprint with a production flow (1-1000)GPM and more . ( Table-1)

U-PVC housing: APC-UF membranes fibers are assembled in one bundle in a protective PVC housing helping to eliminate the need for costly pressure vessels.

Applications:

Pre-filtration of RO installations and desalination plants o Filtration of bacteria, viruses and other waterborne microorganisms

An effective alternative ( Quality and Cost ) to Automatic filters (Sand, Disc, Cartridges.) o Drinking water treatment systems, Point of Entry and Point of Use

Ground, well, river and Lakes water filtration

Emergency drinking water system

Process water & waste water Ultrafiltration membrane offer protection against microbial infection in humidifiers and cooling systems

Ultrafiltration Operation Scheme

Influent water enters the tubes and is filtered against the wall surface; Silt, sediment, turbidity as well as microorganisms are retained inside the membrane wall as they cannot pass the fine tube walls. Filtered water (permeate) is collected on the exterior wall of the fibers and exits the permeate port. During flushing cycle, the solenoid valve on drain port opens, forcing water through the membrane fibers and removing all accumulated debris down the drain line. The cycle can be adjusted depending on water quality. Forward and Backward flushing are achieved automatically and Manually.

Normal Operation Valve (A Open , B Closed )

Backward Flush Valve ( A closed, B opened )

Forward Flush Valve ( A opened , B opened )

Technical specification of the APC Ultrafiltration membrane:

Pore size of membrane : 0.03 m Type of membrane : Multibore / Seven Pore Number of bores per fiber : 7 Material of membrane : Polyethersulfone Diameter bores ID : 0.9 mm Diameter fiber OD : 4.2 mm MWCO : 100 150 kD Maximum system pressure : 10 bar Trans membrane pressure : operation : 0.5 1 bar maximum : 2.5 bar Productivity clean water at 25C < 800 l/m/bar/HR pH range during operation : 3 10 Maximum water temperature :40C& 80C(Special housing) pH range during cleaning : 1 13

The UF membrane removes pathogens like

APC Ultrafiltration membrane effective removals of microbial infection:

Pathogenic germs:
Germes arobies 37C Germes arobies 22C Coliformes totaux 37C Coliformes fcaux 44C Streptococoques fcaux

Bacterium:
Escherichia coli (E-coli) Enterococcus feacalls Staphylocoque aureus Staphylocoque haemolyticus Enterabacter cloacae Pseumomonas aeruginosa Legionella pneumophila Legionella spp Amoeba associated bacteria Mycobacterium Vibrio cholera

Micro-organisme :
Entamoeba coli Giardia lamblia Crypotosporodium parvum Hymenolepsia nana Schistosoma mansoni Ascaris suum

Fungi :
Cadida albicans Rhodotorula mucilaginosa Saccharomyces cerevisae

Coliformes totaux

Staphylocoque aureus

Giardia lamblia

Cadida albicans

UF Membrane Modules
Element Data Material housing Material flanges A - Element length overall B - Housing length C - Element length D E F Housing OD Permeate connection - outer diameter Feed connection - outer diameter Flush connection - outer diameter Weight Material- Polyethersulfone Material flanges - Capillary multibore Number of bores per membrane Diameter bores ID Diameter fiber OD MWCO ( Mol. Wt. Cut off Range) 100,000-150,000 Daltons Membrane Area Typical Process Conditions 0 0 Maximum operating temperature 40 C/ 104 F & 80 C / 208 F (S. Housing) Maximum system pressure 7.5 bar / 108.8 psi Typical TMP -Trans membrane pressure Operation: 0.5 -1 bar / 7.25 - 14.5 psi Maximum: 2.5 bar / 36.26 psi 0 0 2 2 Clean water productivity at 25 C / 77 F 800 L/m /Hr or 0.036 L/ in Hr 2 2 Process productivity 70-120 L/m /Hr or 0.00325 - 0.0054 L/ in Hr 2 2 Backward/forward flush cycle flow 250 L/m /Hr or 0.0113 L/ in /Hr Typical permeate flow 100L/M2/Hr pH range during operation Cleaning Soaking time during cleaning Minutes pH range during cleaning Disinfecting chemicals Hhypochlorite ( NaOCL) Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

TABLE-1 Model APC440FL

PVC-U PVC-U mm inch 1160 45.67 1060 41.73 1010 39.36 225 8.86 98 3.86 200 7.87 90 3.54 3/4 inch 3/4 inch 1/2 inch Kg Ib 11 24.25 x x 7 inch 0.031 0.17 x Inch2 3410 mm 0.8 4.2 m2 4.5 x inch 0.031 0.17 Inch2 6975 mm 0.8 4.2 m2 13 x mm 1220 1143 1060 320 155 285 160

Model APC420FL
PVC -U PVC -U mm inch 593 23.35 577 22.72 525 20.67 200 7.87 98 3.86 200 7.87 90 3.54 3/4 inch 3/4 inch 1/2 inch Kg Ib 7 15.75 x x 7 mm 0.8 4.2 m2 2.2

Model APC640 FL
PVC-U PVC-U inch 48.03 45 41.73 12.6 6.1 11.22 6.3 1 inch 1 inch 3/4 inch Kg Ib 15 33.07 x x 7 inch 0.031 0.17 Inch2 18600

x x x x x x x M3/Hr GPM 0.22 1 PH 3-11 10-15Min. PH 1-11 50 -200 ppm 100-200 ppm

x x x x x x x M3/Hr GPM o.45 2 PH 3-11 10-15Min. PH 1-11 50 -200 ppm 100-200 ppm

x x x x x x x M3/Hr GPM 1.3 5.73 PH 3-11 10-15Min. PH 1-11 50 -200 ppm 100-200 ppm

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