XtremeUF
Robust, flexible ultrafiltration
Ceramic: high solids, more extreme chemistry
Polymeric: lower solids, less extreme chemistry
Saltworks’ XtremeUF is a robust, flexible, intelligent ultrafiltration platform designed to treat challenging waters with high solids content, using either polymeric or ceramic membranes tailored to the industry application.
Flexible and Reliable Ultrafiltration
XtremeUF is a flexible ultrafiltration solution for reliably filtering solids from almost any wastewater. It filters particles of approximately 0.01 to 1 µm, including oils, grease, precipitated
by-products, bacteria, viruses, and suspended solids.
XtremeUF is available with polymeric (XUF-P) or ceramic (XUF-C) membranes to deliver cost-effective performance tailored for your specific application.
Offered in standard and high temperature options, XtremeUF systems are packaged into well-engineered, fully modular skids that are factory built and commissioned for rapid installation.
Next Generation UF
XtremeUF is designed with robust intelligent automated operation, including self-diagnosing membrane care with multi-level self-cleaning that keeps membranes clean during operation.
XtremeUF also integrates seamlessly with Saltworks’ other products into complete end-to-end treatment solutions.
The result is higher reliability, lower energy consumption, and higher performance than competing UF systems.
XtremeUF – Polymeric (XUF-P)
UF with polymeric membranes is an established solution for a wide range of treatment applications.
Saltworks’ XUF-P systems incorporate our foundation XtremeUF intelligent automation and smart engineering to provide exceptional performance and reliability.
With our expertise in matching specific polymeric membranes (PES, PVDF, etc.) to specific applications, XUF-P is a reliable workhorse for surface and brackish waters, reverse osmosis pre-filtration, cooling tower blowdown, and low solids polish.
XtremeUF – Ceramic (XUF-C)
For highly impacted waters where polymeric membranes may not be unsuitable, Saltworks offers XUF-C with tougher ceramic membranes.
Ceramic membranes have broad chemical compatibility, and when operated correctly, their performance can be more readily recovered when fouled. XUF-C is based on off-the-shelf commodity ceramic membranes widely available from multiple vendors.
XUF-C delivers higher reliability with challenging water constituents and higher particulate loads, such as encountered in oil & gas, microplastics, chemical reaction byproducts, and high solids applications.
Clarifier & Thickener Optimization
SaltWorks’ XtremeUF platform optimizes thickeners, buoyant media filters, and clarifiers used in chemical precipitation, filtration, and solids management. It enables:
- Higher solids loading: When paired with polymeric UF downstream of XtremeUF ceramic, the system handles significantly more solids.
- Smaller system design: Allows discharge of up to 1,000 mg/L TSS—far above the typical 5–15 mg/L—reducing footprint and capacity needs.
- Lower chemical demand: Cuts reliance on flocculants and coagulants, simplifying operations and reducing costs.
This delivers high-quality discharge with low TSS, delivered through a more compact and efficient system. Contact our experts to get started on your ultrafiltration project today.
