Membrane filtration unit MCS-05

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Short description
Ceramic membrane experiment device MCS-05 is a pilot tubular ceramic membrane filtration unit designed for microfiltration, ultrafiltration and fine ultrafiltration. Membrane pore sizes and molecular weight cut-offs are selectable to separate particles from 1.4 µm down to ~1 kDa. The unit offers simple, flexible operation and easy cleaning for laboratory and small-scale production testing.

Process principle
Ceramic membrane filtration uses a cross-flow filtration mode. Feed flows at high velocity inside the tubular membrane; permeate containing low-molecular components passes through the membrane under transmembrane pressure, while retained concentrate containing macromolecules is discharged, enabling separation, concentration and purification.

Features

• High temperature tolerance — suitable for elevated-temperature processes; chemically stable
• High mechanical strength and wide pH tolerance — acid and alkali resistant; resistant to organic solvents and strong oxidants
• Long service life — low total equipment cost and good cost-performance ratio
• High concentration factors — reduces water consumption and wastewater discharge
• Membrane modules sterilizable with high-temperature steam — suitable for sterilizing filtration

Standard membrane length specifications

• Φ10 mm: 250 / 600 / 1201 mm
• Φ20 mm: 1178 mm
• Φ25 mm: 580 / 1178 mm
• Φ41 mm: 1020 mm

Membrane molecular weight / pore size
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
(additional microfiltration sizes) | | 0.80 µm
| | 1.4 µm

Membrane element & application
The tubular ceramic membrane (original imported) is manufactured from high-purity materials. Tubular ceramic membranes cover microfiltration, ultrafiltration and fine ultrafiltration ranges; membrane choice depends on the required separation range and target molecular weight or particle size.

Basic information

• Model: MCS-05
• Process capacity: 30-60 L/h
• Membrane element: French original imported ceramic membrane
• Contact material: AISI 304; food-grade hose
• Material circulation tank: effective volume V = 30 L

System overview

• MCS-05 is applicable to microfiltration, ultrafiltration and fine ultrafiltration
• Membrane selection allows separation from 1.4 µm down to approx. 1 kDa
• Advantages: simple, flexible operation and easy cleaning

Power unit

• Imported GRUNDFOS pump
• Frequency-conversion control
• High-pressure protection device

Membrane shell

• pH range: 0–14
• Working temperature: < 95 °C
• Maximum working pressure: < 10 bar
• Connection type: high-pressure clamp quick-disconnection

Ceramic membrane element

• Original imported ceramic membrane
• Typical membrane example: φ25 mm: 580 / 1178 mm
• Application range: microfiltration, ultrafiltration, fine ultrafiltration

Electrical control cabinet

• On-line monitoring of temperature, pressure and liquid velocity
• Pump frequency-conversion controller with real-time speed and frequency display
• Temperature and pressure preset alarms

Material standard

• Contact parts: AISI 304, food-grade hose; material circulation tank
• Non-contact parts: AISI 304; carbon steel with spray paint as applicable
• Pipeline: sanitary seamless stainless steel tubing
• Valves: food-grade sanitary ball valves and diaphragm valves