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Ultra Filtration
Ultra Filtration treatment is a form of membrane filtration similar to reverse the liquid influent source. osmosis, separating solid particles from This process lies between micro filtration and nano filtration in terms of particle capture size removal. It has applications as a prefilter for othertreatment processes or as a tertiary polishing filter in drinking water andwastewater treatment applications.
How Does Ultra Filtration (UF) Work?
The UF process operates by passing water through a semi-permeable membrane under pressure. It follows these key steps:
- Feed Water Inlet: Raw water enters the UF system, containing suspended solids, bacteria, and other impurities.
- Filtration Through UF Membranes: Water passes through hollow fiber or spiral-wound UF membranes, which trap contaminants while allowing clean water to pass through.
- Separation of Impurities: The UF system separates contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and organic matter, ensuring high-quality filtration.
- Permeate (Clean Water) Collection: The purified water is collected and sent for further use or additional treatment like reverse osmosis (RO) or disinfection.
- Backwashing & Cleaning: The membranes are periodically cleaned through backwashing or chemical cleaning to maintain performance.
Advantages of Ultra Filtration (UF)
- Removes Bacteria & Viruses – Ensures safe drinking water by eliminating harmful pathogens.
- Chemical-Free Process – Works without coagulants, flocculants, or disinfectants.
- Improves RO Efficiency – Acts as a pre-treatment for RO systems, reducing membrane fouling.
- Compact & Modular Design – Requires less space and is easy to integrate into existing systems.
- Cost-Effective & Low Maintenance – Minimal energy consumption and long-lasting membranes.
- Consistent Water Quality – Provides stable and high-quality filtration performance.
Applications
Industries We Serve
Drinking Water Purification
Wastewater Treatment & Recycling
Pre-Treatment for Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Food & Beverage Industry
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry
Textile & Paper Industry
Electronics & Semiconductor Industry
