Ultrafiltration and microfiltration module for low to medium viscosity products
Streamline the separation and concentration of your low to medium viscosity liquids efficiently with a modular solution designed for precise ultrafiltration and microfiltration, ideal for enhancing purity and optimizing processing in complex manufacturing environments.
The Module M38L/H from Alfa Laval is a versatile plate-and-frame filtration system specifically engineered for biotech and pharmaceutical industries, as well as food, beverage, and pulp and paper sectors. Utilizing ultrafiltration and microfiltration technologies, this system effectively separates, concentrates, and purifies low to medium viscosity liquids like fermentation broths. With a robust stainless steel and polymer construction, it supports operations at temperatures up to 80°C, pressures up to 10 bar, and a pH range from 1 to 14, ensuring compatibility with diverse processing conditions.
The M38L/H’s modular design allows for straightforward customization and scalability, accommodating growing production demands without substantial additional investment. The system’s open channel design provides high mechanical strength and flux, making it suitable for applications like antibiotic production, amino/organic acid processing, and dairy product refinement. With membrane areas up to 60 m² and easy membrane exchangeability, it ensures minimal downtime during maintenance.
Alfa Laval’s emphasis on compliance is reflected in its sanitary design that adheres to FDA and EEC regulations, providing peace of mind for sensitive applications. The system offers significant energy efficiency, reducing operational costs through low-pressure operation and seamless integration into existing production lines.
Benefits
- Increases efficiency by seamlessly integrating into existing production lines.
- Reduces operational costs with its energy-efficient low-pressure design.
- Ensures product quality with FDA and EEC-compliant sanitary construction.
- Minimizes downtime through easy on-site membrane replacements.
- Adapts to production demand increases with modular scalability options.
- Applications
- Amino acids,Fermentation broths,Sugar,Antibiotics,Organic acids,Gums,Food and beverages,Pulp and paper,Biotech,Dairy,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Lactic acid,Whey protein,Beverage clarification enzymes,Amino acid supplements,Glucose syrup,Insulin,Cheese,Penicillin,Hemicellulose,Erythritol,Lactobacillus cultures,Kraft pulp,Lactose,Citric acid,Xanthan gum
- Steps before
- Centrifugation,Mixing,Homogenization,Extraction
- Steps after
- Concentration,Drying,Storage,Formulation
- Input ingredients
- low to medium viscosity products,fermentation broths,antibiotics,amino acids,organic acids,dextrans,dairy products,gums,sugar
- Output ingredients
- water,low molecular-weight substances,concentrated products,purified products
- Viscosity Range
- 1-25 cP
- Temperature Range
- Up to 80°C
- Pressure Range
- Up to 10 bar
- PH Range
- 1 to 14
- Membrane Area
- Up to 60 m²
- Channel Types
- Low (L) or High (H)
- Filtration Type
- Ultrafiltration / Microfiltration
- Construction Material
- Stainless steel and polymer
- Energy Efficiency
- Low energy consumption
- Working mechanism
- Plate-and-frame with open channels
- Integrated steps
- Separation,concentration,purification
- Flow type
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Temperature range
- Up to 80°C
- Pressure range
- Up to 10 bar
- PH range
- 1 to 14
- Membrane changeover
- In-situ,individual replacement
- Energy efficiency
- Low energy consumption
- PH compatibility
- 1–14
- Temperature resistance
- up to 80°C
- Pressure resistance
- up to 10 bar
- Discharge method
- Open channel design
- Operating temperature range
- Up to 80°C
- Operating pressure range
- Up to 10 bar
- PH range
- 1 to 14
- Membrane area
- Up to 60 m²
- Material construction
- Stainless steel and polymer
- Membrane area
- Up to 60 m²
- Channel Type
- Low (L) or High (H)
- Operating Temperature
- Up to 80°C
- Pressure Range
- Up to 10 bar
- PH Range
- 1 to 14
- Construction Material
- Stainless steel and polymer
- Membrane Type Compatibility
- Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration
- System Design
- Expandable modular design
- Sanitary Design Compliance
- FDA and EEC regulations
- Membrane Replacement
- Easy and inexpensive exchange on site
- Market info
- Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.