Membrane filtration unit MCRS-90

for liquidsfor the food industryfor water

Product overview
Ceramic membrane experimental device Model MCS-90 is designed for pilot-scale microfiltration, ultrafiltration and fine ultrafiltration. Membrane selection depends on target particle/molecule size, covering an interception range from 1.4 μm down to 1 KD. The system provides flexible operation and simplified cleaning for laboratory and small production trials.

Process principle
The technology uses cross-flow ceramic membrane filtration. Feed flows tangentially through tubular/rolled elements; clarified permeate passes through the membrane under pressure, while retained concentrate containing larger particles is carried off by crossflow, enabling separation, concentration and purification.

Features

• High temperature tolerance suitable for elevated-temperature filtration; chemically stable ceramic material
• High mechanical strength, broad pH tolerance (0–14), resistant to acids, alkalis, organic solvents and strong oxidants
• Long service life and low overall equipment operating cost
• High concentration factors to reduce water consumption and wastewater discharge
• Membrane modules compatible with high-temperature steam sterilization for sterile filtration applications

Classification
Applicable ranges include microfiltration, ultrafiltration and fine ultrafiltration depending on membrane pore size and molecular weight cutoff.

ABOUT TAMI TUBULAR CERAMIC MEMBRANE
TAMI tubular ceramic membranes are produced from high-purity materials and offered in multiple geometries to meet process requirements. They cover applications across microfiltration, ultrafiltration and fine ultrafiltration.

Standard length specifications of the membrane
Φ10 mm: 250 / 600 / 1201 mm
Φ20 mm: 1178 mm
Φ25 mm: 580 / 1178 mm
Φ41 mm: 1020 mm

Membrane molecular weight (interception examples)
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

Membrane application field
Suitable for clarification, fractionation, concentration and removal of particulates or macromolecules in chemical, food, beverage, pharmaceutical and wastewater pilot processes.

Membrane selection
Select membrane pore size or molecular weight cut-off based on target particle/molecule size and desired separation performance (microfiltration to ultrafiltration ranges).

Basic information
Model: MCS-90
Process capacity: 500–2000 L/h
Membrane element: Imported tubular/roll-type ceramic membrane (original; roll-type 1812 format referenced)
Contact materials: AISI 304 stainless steel, food-grade hoses for wetted parts
Material circulation tank: effective volume V = 1500 L

Technical specifications

• Model designation: MCS series
• Process capacity: 500–2000 L/h
• Membrane element: original imported ceramic membrane; typical roll/tubular elements (example element length 1178 mm; φ25 mm commonly used)
• Membrane element loading: example 37 elements (configuration-dependent)
• Single membrane area (example): 0.25 m² per element
• Pore/intercept precision: approx. 1.4 μm down to 1 KD depending on membrane selection
• Working pressure range (membrane shell): 0–25 bar; equipment-rated maximum operating pressure < 10 bar; burst pressure > 95 bar (element-dependent)
• pH tolerance: ceramic membrane materials tolerant across pH 0–14
• Power / pump unit: GRUNDFOS pump (imported) with adjustable pressure 0–25 bar; frequency conversion control and pump frequency display; high-pressure protection
• Electrical control cabinet: online monitoring of temperature, pressure and liquid velocity; frequency converter with real-time display and preset alarms
• Wetted materials: AISI 304 stainless steel, sanitary polished; food-grade hoses where specified; non-wetted frames: AISI 304 or coated carbon steel
• Pipework and valves: sanitary seamless stainless steel tubing; food-grade sanitary ball and diaphragm valves; rotor flowmeter
• Material circulation tank: AISI 304 stainless steel, effective volume 1500 L (example)
• Heat exchanger: stainless steel piping where applicable
• Footprint (example): approx. 3.51 m × 2.1 m × 2.8 m (system-dependent)
• Typical membrane types / lengths: φ25 mm (580 / 1178 mm); other diameters/lengths available for different applications
• Applicable separation ranges: microfiltration, ultrafiltration and fine ultrafiltration; selectable MWCO from ~1 KD to microfiltration pore sizes