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Pentair develops membrane modules equipped with flux-enhancing technology
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Editorial Office: Elsevier Ltd The Boulevard, Langford Lane Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, UK Tel: +44 1865 843239 Web: www.membrane-technology.com Publishing Director: Deborah Logan Editor: Simon Atkinson Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1904 655944 Email: [email protected] Production Support Manager: Lin Lucas Email: [email protected] Editorial advisory board: Dr P Ball (Pall Europe), Dr D Bessarabov (HySA Infrastructure: NWU and CSIR), Prof. M Cheryan (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Prof. A G Fane (University of New South Wales), Dr A C M Franken (Membrane Application Centre Twente), Prof. E Gobina (Robert Gordon University), Dr A Merry (Aquious–PCI Membranes), Prof. M Nyström (Lappeenranta University of Technology), Dr Anil Pabby, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India Dr G K Pearce (Membrane Consultancy Associates), Prof. P H Pfromm (Kansas State University), Dr R W Philpott (Progenta Llp), Prof. R J Wakeman (Loughborough University of Technology), Prof. A Yaroshchuk (Ukrainian Membrane Society)
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KMS centralises Puron manufacturing in Massachusetts, USA
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och Membrane Systems Inc (KMS), a developer and producer of membranes and membrane-based filtration systems, is centralising its Puron membrane product manufacturing at its headquarters in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA. It says the consolidation will result in significant expansion of the company’s existing production capacity at the site. KMS has also started a consultation process between its subsidiary Koch Membrane Systems GmbH and its works council on a proposal to close the firm’s manufacturing site in Aachen, Germany. Commenting on the changes Mark Farrell, Vice President, Global Membrane Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, KMS, said: ‘The demand for these products is growing at double-digit rates. Our Wilmington campus was the natural location to add the capacity we needed. We own the campus and have an excellent relationship with the town of Wilmington, where we have been located for almost 40 years. We also take pride in being the only major supplier of supported hollow-fibre membranes for the water industry that produces membranes in the USA.’ Farrell continued: ‘Co-locating with our other membrane manufacturing lines enables us to take advantage of economies of scale with respect to raw material handling, logistics and quality assurance.’ The company says that it has increased capacity at the Aachen factory in the past, but the size and layout limitations of the facility it leases at the site do not lend themselves to further expansion or to the implementation of additional lean manufacturing practices. Farrell concluded: ‘Ultimately, it simply makes more sense to invest in a property we own as opposed to one we rent.’ Contact: Koch Membrane Systems Inc, 850 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887-3388, USA. Tel: +1 978 694 7000, www.kochmembrane.com
Pentair develops membrane modules equipped with fluxenhancing technology
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EFTEC 2015, held recently in Chicago, Illinois, USA, pro-
vided Pentair with the opportunity to launch its tubular membrane modules equipped with Helix – flux enhancing technology which, claims the firm, ushers in the next generation of membrane systems for treating industrial wastewater with high organic content. According to the company, Helix enables a much higher productivity to be achieved by optimising long-term membrane performance. It does so by preventing the build up of foulants, which traditionally reduce the hydraulic permeability of membrane systems. The uncontrolled build-up of insoluble foulants/particles increases energy consumption and decreases overall performance. Until now the common answer was to step up the cross-flow velocity, leading to higher energy consumption. Helix effectively resolves the most important performance bottleneck in high-solids ultrafiltration (UF) by bringing constant turbulence right to the membrane wall. Flux decline in any filtration process is caused by concentration polarisation and fouling, with the solute accumulating to eventually form a cake layer. The introduction of helically winding ridges delivers enhanced mixing and thus significantly reduces this formation of solids, even at low cross-flow velocities. With this ongoing cleansing process, more permeate can flow through the membrane without additional energy demand. Combining high turbulence with low energy consumption, Helix can deliver up to 100% extra productivity and reduce energy costs by 50%, depending on the feed water characteristics, says Pentair. This new technology is available on all X-Flow tubular (Compact) membranes. The latest addition to this product range is the 12-inch diameter Compact 75G, a glass-fibre-reinforced epoxy module with high mechanical strength and high chemical resistance. It is the largest diameter product available in the tubular membrane product range. The unique design minimises construction costs and maximises output. Compact membranes were developed for the most demanding wastewater applications in the food and beverage industry, refineries, petrochemicals, and produced water treatment in the oil and gas sector. Contact: X-Flow Bv, Marssteden 50, 7547 TC Enschede, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 53 428 7350, http://xflow.pentair.com
November 2015
Editorial Office: Elsevier Ltd The Boulevard, Langford Lane Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, UK Tel: +44 1865 843239 Web: www.membrane-technology.com Publishing Director: Deborah Logan Editor: Simon Atkinson Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1904 655944 Email: [email protected] Production Support Manager: Lin Lucas Email: [email protected] Editorial advisory board: Dr P Ball (Pall Europe), Dr D Bessarabov (HySA Infrastructure: NWU and CSIR), Prof. M Cheryan (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Prof. A G Fane (University of New South Wales), Dr A C M Franken (Membrane Application Centre Twente), Prof. E Gobina (Robert Gordon University), Dr A Merry (Aquious–PCI Membranes), Prof. M Nyström (Lappeenranta University of Technology), Dr Anil Pabby, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India Dr G K Pearce (Membrane Consultancy Associates), Prof. P H Pfromm (Kansas State University), Dr R W Philpott (Progenta Llp), Prof. R J Wakeman (Loughborough University of Technology), Prof. A Yaroshchuk (Ukrainian Membrane Society)
Subscription Information An annual subscription to Membrane Technology includes 12 issues and online access for up to 5 users. Prices: 1477 for all European countries & Iran US$1655 for all countries except Europe and Japan ¥196 100 for Japan (Prices valid until 31 December 2015) Subscriptions run for 12 months, from the date payment is received. More information: http://store.elsevier.com/product.jsp?isbn=09582118 Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier Global Rights Department, PO Box 800, Oxford OX5 1DX, UK; phone: +44 1865 843830, fax: +44 1865 853333, email: [email protected]. You may also contact Global Rights directly through Elsevier’s home page (www.elsevier.com), selecting first ‘Support & contact’, then ‘Copyright & permission’. In the USA, users may clear permissions and make payments through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA; phone: +1 978 750 8400, fax: +1 978 750 4744, and in the UK through the Copyright Licensing Agency Rapid Clearance Service (CLARCS), 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P 0LP, UK; phone: +44 (0)20 7631 5555; fax: +44 (0)20 7631 5500. Other countries may have a local reprographic rights agency for payments. Derivative Works Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles including abstracts for internal circulation within their institutions. Permission of the Publisher is required for resale or distribution outside the institution. Permission of the Publisher is required for all other derivative works, including compilations and translations. Electronic Storage or Usage Permission of the Publisher is required to store or use electronically any material contained in this journal, including any article or part of an article. Except as outlined above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the Publisher. Address permissions requests to: Elsevier Science Global Rights Department, at the mail, fax and email addresses noted above. Notice No responsibility is assumed by the Publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein. Because of rapid advances in the medical sciences, in particular, independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages should be made.Although all advertising material is expected to conform to ethical (medical) standards, inclusion in this publication does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the quality or value of such product or of the claims made of it by its manufacturer.
12978 Digitally Produced by Mayfield Press (Oxford) Limited
KMS centralises Puron manufacturing in Massachusetts, USA
K
och Membrane Systems Inc (KMS), a developer and producer of membranes and membrane-based filtration systems, is centralising its Puron membrane product manufacturing at its headquarters in Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA. It says the consolidation will result in significant expansion of the company’s existing production capacity at the site. KMS has also started a consultation process between its subsidiary Koch Membrane Systems GmbH and its works council on a proposal to close the firm’s manufacturing site in Aachen, Germany. Commenting on the changes Mark Farrell, Vice President, Global Membrane Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, KMS, said: ‘The demand for these products is growing at double-digit rates. Our Wilmington campus was the natural location to add the capacity we needed. We own the campus and have an excellent relationship with the town of Wilmington, where we have been located for almost 40 years. We also take pride in being the only major supplier of supported hollow-fibre membranes for the water industry that produces membranes in the USA.’ Farrell continued: ‘Co-locating with our other membrane manufacturing lines enables us to take advantage of economies of scale with respect to raw material handling, logistics and quality assurance.’ The company says that it has increased capacity at the Aachen factory in the past, but the size and layout limitations of the facility it leases at the site do not lend themselves to further expansion or to the implementation of additional lean manufacturing practices. Farrell concluded: ‘Ultimately, it simply makes more sense to invest in a property we own as opposed to one we rent.’ Contact: Koch Membrane Systems Inc, 850 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887-3388, USA. Tel: +1 978 694 7000, www.kochmembrane.com
Pentair develops membrane modules equipped with fluxenhancing technology
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Membrane Technology
EFTEC 2015, held recently in Chicago, Illinois, USA, pro-
vided Pentair with the opportunity to launch its tubular membrane modules equipped with Helix – flux enhancing technology which, claims the firm, ushers in the next generation of membrane systems for treating industrial wastewater with high organic content. According to the company, Helix enables a much higher productivity to be achieved by optimising long-term membrane performance. It does so by preventing the build up of foulants, which traditionally reduce the hydraulic permeability of membrane systems. The uncontrolled build-up of insoluble foulants/particles increases energy consumption and decreases overall performance. Until now the common answer was to step up the cross-flow velocity, leading to higher energy consumption. Helix effectively resolves the most important performance bottleneck in high-solids ultrafiltration (UF) by bringing constant turbulence right to the membrane wall. Flux decline in any filtration process is caused by concentration polarisation and fouling, with the solute accumulating to eventually form a cake layer. The introduction of helically winding ridges delivers enhanced mixing and thus significantly reduces this formation of solids, even at low cross-flow velocities. With this ongoing cleansing process, more permeate can flow through the membrane without additional energy demand. Combining high turbulence with low energy consumption, Helix can deliver up to 100% extra productivity and reduce energy costs by 50%, depending on the feed water characteristics, says Pentair. This new technology is available on all X-Flow tubular (Compact) membranes. The latest addition to this product range is the 12-inch diameter Compact 75G, a glass-fibre-reinforced epoxy module with high mechanical strength and high chemical resistance. It is the largest diameter product available in the tubular membrane product range. The unique design minimises construction costs and maximises output. Compact membranes were developed for the most demanding wastewater applications in the food and beverage industry, refineries, petrochemicals, and produced water treatment in the oil and gas sector. Contact: X-Flow Bv, Marssteden 50, 7547 TC Enschede, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 53 428 7350, http://xflow.pentair.com
November 2015