Ultrafiltration
Fine separation and microbiological barrier
Ultrafiltration is a purely physical membrane technology that reliably removes fine suspended solids, emulsions and microorganisms from water and wastewater. With pore sizes of approximately 0.01 to 0.1 µm, the membrane forms a robust barrier against contamination without additional separation chemicals.
Process water recycling
High filtration quality enables reuse as process water. This significantly reduces your fresh water consumption and lowers wastewater costs. Ultrafiltration also proves its advantages as pre-treatment for further membrane processes.
Protection of your equipment
By removing fine particles and microbiological contaminants in advance, ultrafiltration reduces the load on downstream systems such as reverse osmosis, ion exchangers and heat exchangers. This prevents fouling and scaling, enabling your systems to last longer with lower maintenance costs.
Benefits of Morselt Ultrafiltration
- Very fine separation without chemicals: Physical barrier with pore sizes of approximately 0.01 µm stops bacteria and colloids.
- Process water recycling: Reuse of clear filtrate reduces water and wastewater costs.
- Protection of downstream processes: Less fouling, less scaling, lower maintenance costs.
- Compact installation: High membrane surface area per m² even in limited space.
- Stable filtration capacity: Automatic backwash cycles maintain consistent performance.
- 24/7 fully automatic: Smart PLC control with continuous monitoring.
- Flexibly scalable: Modular design for future capacity expansion.
Technical specifications (standard)
- Membrane material: High-grade polymers (PES, PVDF) or chemically and thermally resistant ceramic membranes
- Pore size: Approximately 0.01 to 0.1 µm
- Operating principle: Mechanical separation under relatively low operating pressure
- Cleaning: Automated backwash cycles for stable filtration capacity
- Control: Smart PLC with continuous monitoring of transmembrane pressure (TMP), flow rate and water quality
- Scalability: Modular membrane racks for capacity expansion with growing throughput requirements
Configurations and options
Configuration 1: Parts Cleaning & Metal Processing
Treatment of degreasing and rinsing baths with emulsions and technical fats. Ultrafiltration significantly extends the lifespan of your bath water and reduces replacement costs. Removes fine & suspended solids, wear particles from metal processing and emulsions from cleaning processes.
Configuration 2: Water Recycling & Circular Processes
Re-treatment of rinsing and process water for direct recirculation or further refinement steps. This scenario minimizes fresh water consumption and wastewater generation. Ideal for companies with high water circulation and binding sustainability goals.
Configuration 3: Pre-treatment for Sensitive Membranes & Food
Ultrafiltration as the first stage for reverse osmosis or ion exchange in the food and beverage industry. Removes fine particles and microbiological contaminants in advance, ensuring expensive RO and IX membranes last longer. Ensures hygienic treatment of process water.
