Membranes are a precise separation
technology capable of being the ultimate filter. As a 'molecular sieve'
, membranes have the ability to separate or fractionate dissolved in solution.
The use of micro, ultra, nano filtration and reverse osmosis has undergone
significant development in recent years. New membrane polymers and advances
in manufacturing has contributed to lower capital costs and broader applications.
Application is the key! ALTECH is using membranes in wastewater treatment,
process water recycling, and fluids processing. The opportunities for
cost savings through the innovative use of membranes are numerous. ALTECH
has the knowledge, experience and the pilot facilities to test, engineer
and install these applications.
Typical Applications
recycle of
high purity water based on membrane separation of the contaminants;
removal of
chlorides from water to prevent streaking or staining in the metal
and photo finishing industry;
separation
of lactose, sugars from whey to produce protein rich whey;
recovery
and reuse of metals in plating baths;
removal and
concentration of BOD and other contaminants to reduce overall cost
of treatment;
concentrating
sugars suitable for livestock feed from candy and beverage manufacturing
to reduce waste transport costs.
