Ceramic Ultrafiltration: a Workhouse in Industrial Desalination, Manufacturing and More
Saltworks delivered a full-scale, compact and automated XtremeUF ultrafiltration system to an advanced materials manufacturing plant in the US.
Most UF systems employ polymeric membranes, especially those in municipal water treatment. However, polymeric UF membranes struggle in harsh environments and with higher particulate loads.
Ceramic UF membranes are now commodity, standardized items. Their cost has been driven down, opening UF’s application range given that they are extremely robust. In comparison to polymeric membranes, ceramics can treat much more heavily impacted wastewaters and—if operated correctly—their performance can be recovered once fouled.
Saltworks has developed a ceramic membrane system for repeated industrial implementation. We use off-the-shelf commodity ceramic membranes that are widely available from multiple vendors. We package them into a well-engineered and intelligently automated skid that keeps the membranes clean while it operates.
Our novel UF systems offer low energy and high performance, with both cross-flow and dead-end options.
Clarifiers are an established, reliable technology that successfully treat much of the world’s wastewater. However, new water challenges can require new thinking. When warranted, XtremeUF can replace a clarifier in a flow sheet, offering:
With the above considerations and specific project details in mind, Saltworks’ engineers can integrate clarifiers or XtremeUF into your project.
XtremeUF filters almost any wastewater, opening up UF applications to highly impacted waters unsuitable for polymeric UF. XtremeUF ensures that membranes maintain performance, even when treating the toughest wastewater.
With various capacity and filter specifications available, XtremeUF is suited for many applications. It is currently available with filtration specifications of 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, and 1.2 µm.
We have pilot plants ready to prove performance at your site or ours. Contact us to learn more about how XtremeUF can benefit your project.
Saltworks delivered a full-scale, compact and automated XtremeUF ultrafiltration system to an advanced materials manufacturing plant in the US.
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