POREX® Tubular Membrane Filter Module

Superior strength of the *patented Porex Tubular Membrane allows higher operating and backwash pressures for a higher flux and reduced system footprint.


Structural Membrane Tubes are Designed to Perform

The *patented Porex Tubular Membrane Modules are designed to fit new and existing tubular membrane systems. In operation, a fluid, such as chemically pre-treated wastewater, flows through the tubular modules at high velocity, sufficient to maintain turbulent flow. At typical operating pressures of 20–80 psi, clean fluid is forced through the pores of the membrane, while suspended particulates remain in the retentate stream. The turbulent flow of the retentate stream prevents the build-up of particles on the inner surface of the tube, providing high flux and prolonged filter life. This turbulent crossflow performance and large bore tubular design may eliminate the need for prefiltration and should routinely handle high solids levels up to 5% by weight. * US 7674517


Why Choose POREX Tubular Membrane Module

  • POREX Filtration Modules provide consistent, reliable solid/liquid separations and long service life
  • Sintered PE substrate with PVDF membrane offers high-performance tubular membrane with superior operating characteristics
  • Sintered PVDF substrate with PVDF membrane offers high temperature and improved chemical compatibility (pH range of 0–14 standard units)
  • PVDF/PVDF composite option offers increased abrasion resistance
  • Three distinct membrane pore sizes available on two different substrate options
  • Uniform, thermally-bonded omni-directional substrate pore structure provides an optimized support structure for tubular membranes
  • Two internal tube diameters available to suit your application’s flux and solids level requirements (up to 5% by weight)

Typical Applications

Metals Precipitation/Removal
Heavy metal removal in metal finishing fluids
Heavy metal removal from incinerator scrubber water

Lime Softening/RO Reclaim
Pre-reverse osmosis filters for water treatment
Cooling tower blow-down recycling and/or side stream filtration
Brine recycling in water treatment systems

Solids Removal/SDI Reduction
High solids removal in electroplating solution baths
High solids removal from completion fluids
Wastewater processing from the chemical, micro-electronics and pulp and paper industries

Semiconductor and Solar Cell Manufacturing
Fluoride Reduction
Fluids recycling in silica grinding and slicing
CMP Wastewater Recycle
 
Food and Beverage Processing
Wine, Beer, Juice, Tequila