| How it works
Spiral membrane technology utilizes Reverse Osmosis, Nano Filtration, Ultra Filtration and Microfiltration technology to perform various process stream separations.
These filtration techniques:
• Fractionate, concentrate and clarify proteins, sugars and starches
• Separate oil from water
• Desalinate sea water
• Remove micro-organisms and macromolecules
• Recycle waste water
• Reduce or eliminate BOD discharge
The use of membrane technology in food and dairy processing applications allows plants to recover valuable resources and create saleable products more efficiently than ever before. It also helps eliminate discharge fees and fines by providing recyclable water.
Micro-filtration-removes suspended particles.
Ultra-filtration-separates Macromolecules, Protein and starches.
Nano-filtration-separates sugars and Divalent Ions.
Reverse Osmosis-removes Monovalent Ions BOD/COD.
Each process flow is separated bases on the molecular size of the membrane used allowing only particles of a size small enough to permeate through the membrane. Key Benefit of utilizing Membrane Technology Membrane technology has numerous advantages over alternative wastewater treatment techniques such as distillation, extraction and evaporation and ion exchange.
Spiral Membrane Technology: - Is green technology-the use of hazardous chemicals and non-renewable resources is reduced in comparison with traditional technologies.
- Requires no phase transformation-this significantly reduces the risk of food and dairy product denaturing, and reduces energy costs involved with phase transformation (going from a solid to liquid to vapor).
- Can be used as either stand-alone complementary to other equipment-this allows engineers greater flexibility in designing plant solutions and helps reduce costs.
- Has a smaller footprint than other technologies-this provides a compact design compared to other separation technologies.
The following chart summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of technologies used in food processing applications.
Membrane Process & Controls has been an Industry leader in the Dairy Industry. Working with existing technology to solve whey processing issues for many Cheese Factories. Our experience allows us to design, engineer and commission Whey processing Plants. We can also service existing systems with our 24/7 service contracts giving you the reassurance of knowing someone is always ready to support you.
Membrane Process & Controls:
We believe the success of our business depends on the success of yours. That is why we work with each of our customer developing customized solutions for each individual. We know that when making an investment, the benefits need to outweigh the risks, the costs need to bring a realistic Return on Investment. We can work with you and brake down the costs involved in plant operations such as electrical, chemical and misc. upkeep expenses. We first evaluate your needs and identify the main objective Next we determine if separation is a feasible solution for your company, both technically and economically, by offering on-site pilot testing Based on the information obtained, we can provide you with a system design that meets your specific needs
Once a pilot test has been completed, we provide you with a detailed budgetary number for the process equipment needed based on the flux, recovery, and clean in place(CIP) and the most important thing pretreatment requirements for your process.
Spiral wound Membranes:
Membranes themselves are comprised of several different components including permeate carriers, supports, membranes, glues and feed spacers. The construction design maximizes the amount of surface area per element. Membranes come in two general sizes the 3.8” and 8” high by 38-40 inches long.
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Membrane Process & Controls // 922 N. 3rd Avenue // Edgar, WI 54426 // 715.352.3206
A Leader in the Design, Fabrication & Installation of Membrane Filtration Systems with Expertise in
Pasteurization, Cheese Production, Whey Fractionation, Pharmaceutical Controls, Millwork Support & Wastewater Treatment Facilities |
