Reliable and Efficient Water Purification with UF Membranes
What is Ultrafiltration (UF)?
Ultrafiltration (UF) is a low-pressure membrane filtration process designed to treat water and wastewater by effectively removing suspended solids, colloids, bacteria, and viruses. This process operates at a typical pressure range of 3 to 8 barg (300 to 800 kPa), with a pore size range of 0.05 to 0.1 microns.
The UF membrane is commonly designed in a hollow fiber configuration, where the feed water flows either inside-out or outside-in of the fibers. UF membranes are ideal for removing large particles, colloids, and high molecular weight solutes, while allowing water and smaller solutes to pass through.
Unlike traditional filtration methods that require chemical-intensive coagulation, flocculation, and settling operations, UF systems are compact, modular, and sustainable, making them highly efficient. Typically, UF is used as a pretreatment step for Nanofiltration (NF) or Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, enhancing the overall water treatment process.
Industrial Applications of UF Membrane Systems
Ultrafiltration is used in various industries for efficient water purification and wastewater treatment:
Water Treatment Plants
- Sewage Treatment Plants
- Industrial Effluent Treatment Plants
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Seawater Desalination
GreenPebble Technologies' UF Membrane and UF Plants
GreenPebble Technologies (GPT) specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance UF membrane systems for a range of industrial applications. Our custom-made UF modules are engineered to deliver high water flux, reduced fouling, longer membrane life, and cost-effective operation.
The GPT UF membrane system offers the flexibility to operate under varying conditions, optimized for specific water sources, minimizing operating costs.
Technical Specifications of GPT’s UF System
- Materials: PES or PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)
- Configuration: Hollow Fiber Module
- Pore Size: 0.03 Micron
- Size: 4″, 6″, and 8″ diameter
- Potting: Epoxy
- Operation Mode: Outside-In
Module Components:
End Cap: UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride)
Body: uPVC (unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride)
Features of GPT's UF System
- High-Quality Treated Water: Ensures excellent water quality for various applications.
- Effective Pathogen Removal: Consistently removes harmful bacteria and pathogens.
- Minimal Chemical Usage: Reduces the need for chemical treatments, making it eco-friendly.
- High Water Recovery: Achieves over 90% recovery of treated water.
- Superior Suspended Solids Removal: Effectively removes total suspended solids greater than 0.1 micron.
- Longer Membrane Life: Durable membranes with extended operational lifetimes.
- Reduced Fouling and Plugging: Minimizes fouling and plugging, leading to lower maintenance costs.
- Ability to Handle Higher Solids: Can treat more complex feedwater with high solid content.
- Easier Cleaning: Simplified maintenance and cleaning processes.
- Compact and Modular Design: Cost-effective and easy to install in a variety of settings.
- Energy Efficient and Reliable: Optimized for low energy consumption and consistent performance.
