KOMPasep C-Line

The ultrafiltration is a physical separation process. It separates aqueous dispersion and emulsions. The medium to be separate flows along a membrane with high rate and a specific pressure (Cross-Flow-Technology). The pore size of the membrane is dimensioned that small molecules like water and solved materials pass (permeate) and larger keep back (retentate/concentrate). The separation process basically runs in the case of recycling as during disposal. Depending on area of application, the materials which are recovered are contained either in permeate or in the retentate.

The KOMPasep-C-Line plants consist of:
Storage tank; pre-filtration; work tank; ultrafiltration plan; rinsing tank On account of procedural and energetic considerations, these plants, depending on size, are offered in two different designs: compact execution and loop execution (Feed and Bleed). The operation of these plants is subdivided into the following main steps:

• Separation: Filtration with drain of the permeate and post feeding from the storage tank into the work tank
• Thickening: Filtration with drain of the permeate without post-feeding, for the end-concentration (e.g. oil content 30-40%)
• Rinsing: Cleaning of the membrane at the completion of an operating cycle