Membrane filtration unit MCS-Mini

for liquidsfor the food industryfor water

Short description
This bench-top MINI ceramic membrane filtration unit (model MCS-Mini) is designed for laboratory-scale separation by microfiltration, ultrafiltration and nanofiltration. Membranes are selected according to target molecular weight or particle size to support research, development and small-batch processing while overcoming the footprint and capacity limits of larger ceramic membrane systems.

Process principle
Ceramic membrane separation uses cross-flow filtration: feed flows longitudinally through tubular ceramic elements while permeate (small molecules) is driven through the membrane under transmembrane pressure and retained concentrate (macromolecules/particles) is discharged. This enables separation, concentration and clarification in a continuous cross-flow mode.

Features

• Suitable for high-temperature operation and steam sterilization; chemically stable
• High mechanical strength with wide pH tolerance (0–14); resistant to acids, alkalis, many organic solvents and oxidants
• Long service life and competitive lifecycle cost
• High concentration factors to reduce water consumption and effluent volume
• Membrane modules compatible with high-temperature steam sterilization for aseptic applications

Classification / Standard membrane lengths
Standard tubular membrane lengths (examples):
Φ10 mm: 250 / 600 / 1201 mm
Φ20 mm: 1178 mm
Φ25 mm: 580 / 1178 mm
Φ41 mm: 1020 mm

Membrane molecular weight (representative table)
Fine ultrafiltration | Ultrafiltration | Microfiltration
1 kg/mol | 15 kg/mol | 0.14 μm
3 kg/mol | 50 kg/mol | 0.20 μm
5 kg/mol | 150 kg/mol | 0.30 μm
8 kg/mol | 300 kg/mol | 0.45 μm
— | — | 0.80 μm
— | — | 1.4 μm

ABOUT TAMI TUBULAR CERAMIC MEMBRANE
The TAMI tubular ceramic membrane (imported from France) is manufactured from high-purity raw materials and is available in various geometries to meet application-specific requirements. Tubular ceramic membranes cover microfiltration, ultrafiltration and fine ultrafiltration ranges.

Membrane application fields

• Food & beverage processing
• Fermentation and bioprocessing
• Pharmaceutical development and production
• Natural product extraction and clarification
• Chemical industry and synthesis
• Environmental protection and wastewater treatment
• New materials and R&D

System overview
This integrated desktop MINI system accepts different ceramic membrane modules to perform micro-, ultra- and nanofiltration according to membrane selection. It is intended for laboratory miniaturization, pilot trials and small-capacity continuous processing to address size and throughput constraints of full-scale equipment.

Main component schematic & notable parts

• Compact desktop MINI integrated design for easy installation and operation
• Imported ceramic membrane element (customizable original ceramic membrane); supports micro/ultra/nanofiltration
• Membrane housing: LCM-MS series, material AISI 316L with sanitary clamp quick-release connections
• Product-contact materials: AISI 304 stainless steel; sanitary seamless tubing; sanitary ball or diaphragm valves
• Heat exchanger: tube-and-tube type
• Material circulation tank capacity: 10 L
• Power unit: imported centrifugal pump
• Valves & flow measurement: sanitary quick-install valves and glass float flowmeter

Control system

• HSSP standard process chassis
• 7-inch capacitive high-resolution touch screen
• Industrial/medical-grade temperature and pressure sensors
• LCM-Control for online monitoring, data logging and control (temperature, pressure, pump start/stop and frequency control, curve recording, alarms)
• Electrical components from recognized brands to ensure cabinet and component quality

Optional / Customizable items

• Custom materials, heat exchangers, flowmeters, valves and pumps to suit specific environments
• Semi-automatic or fully automatic control systems available per user requirements
• Remote control and mobile/iPad interface solutions as custom options

Technical specifications

• Model: MCS-Mini
• Process capacity: 6–12 L/h
• Minimum circulation volume: 1 L
• Solvent compatibility: resistant to many organic solvents
• Temperature range: 0–121 °C (steam sterilization)
• pH range: 0–14
• Working pressure: 0–6 bar
• Maximum pressure tolerance: 10 bar
• Heat exchanger: tube-and-tube
• Material circulation tank: 10 L
• Power unit: imported centrifugal pump (brand may vary)
• Valves & flow instrumentation: sanitary quick-install valves; glass float flowmeter
• Piping: sanitary seamless 304 stainless steel tubing
• Membrane element: imported ceramic membrane
• Filter ranges supported: microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration
• Membrane pore size range: 200D–1.2 μm (depending on membrane selection)
• Typical membrane length (MCS-Mini example): 500 mm
• Membrane load capacity: 1 element (basic unit)
• Single membrane area: ~0.025–0.11 m²
• Hygiene/health standards: FDA, 3-A
• Membrane shell model: LCM-MS series; material AISI 316L
• Control: HSSP chassis; 7-inch capacitive touch screen; sanitary temperature & pressure sensors; LCM-Control v1.0
• Supply voltage: AC 220 V, 50 Hz
• Rated power: 1.6 kW
• Overall size (L x W x H): 565 x 395 x 715 mm
• Weight: ≈35 kg