General Membrane Filtration Brochure

MembraneFiltrationReverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration and MicrofiltrationLeading Technologies. Individual Solutions.GEA FiltrationAuckland, New ZealandGlobal ExperienceA Reliable PartnerGEA Filtration is part of GEA, an internationalprocess engineering leader in the life sciencesindustry with more than 150 companies operating worldwide. As a team member with technology leaders like Niro, GEAWiegand, GEA Liquid Processing, Barr-Rosinand Tuchenhagen specializing in liquid andpowder processing systems, GEA Filtration isuniquely positioned to provide both customizedmembrane filtration plants as well as completeprocess lines specifically tailored to eachcustomer’s specific needs and requirements.Skanderborg, Denmark Ettlingen, GermanyHudson, WI.,USAShanghai, ChinaA Proven Track RecordGEA Filtration is world renowned for itsdesign of the most advanced cross-flowmembrane filtration systems available. Toeffectively focus on the membrane filtrationmarket, we have established dedicatedregional centers in the USA, Denmark,Germany, New Zealand, Australia andChina. The multi-disciplined teams at thesecenters provide the following value-addedservices:• Pilot trials and application development• System scale-up• Project engineering• Process integration• Controls and automation• System fabrication• System installation and start-up• Service and plant audits• Replacement membrane inventoryIn addition, the Membrane Filtration Centerof Excellence located in Hudson, WI (USA)is responsible for development of new applications and processes to meet currentand future industry needs.These capabilities enable us to take responsi-bility for the complete project all the waythrough design, procurement, fabrication,installation and commissioning – reliablyand economically. Your GEA Filtration teamfollows through long beyond start up withdedicated after-sales service. We can servethe industry globally with local presence,guaranteeing on-time delivery, to specifica-tion, on budget…and personalized.Listening to your needs and expectations,and understanding them, is the heart of oursuccess. Our expertise, interactive approachand quality assurance process facilitates thevalue-added partnership that creates optimalsolutions for you to excel in your market-place. Simply put, you tell us your needs andwe will take care of the details… anywherearound the globe, complying with local,national and international standards.Reverse Osmosis (RO)Reverse Osmosis is a high pressure, energy-efficient means ofde-watering process streams, concentration of low molecularweight compounds or clean-up of waste effluents. Commonapplications include pre-concentration of dairy or foodstreams prior to evaporation, polishing of evaporatorcondensate, and purification of process water.Nanofiltration (NF)Nanofiltration is a unique filtration process in-between UFand RO designed to achieve highly specific separation of lowmolecular weight compounds such as minerals and saltsfrom complex process streams. Typical applications includede-ashing of dairy products, recovery of hydrolyzed proteins,concentration of sugars and purification of soluble dyes andpigments.Ultrafiltration (UF)Ultrafiltration is a selective separation step used to bothconcentrate and purify medium to high molecular weightcomponents such as plant and dairy proteins, carbohydratesand enzymes. Common areas of application are wheyprotein concentration, gelatin de-ashing and concentration,and clarification of fruit juices.Microfiltration (MF)Microfiltration is a low pressure means of separating largemolecular weight suspended or colloidal compounds fromdissolved solids. Applications include cell harvesting fromfermentation broths, fractionation of milk proteins, cornsyrup clarification and CIP chemical recovery.Particulates, colloidsProteins, polysaccharidesSugars, amino acidsSaltsWaterParticulates, colloidsProteins, polysaccharidesSugars, amino acidsSaltsWaterParticulates, colloidsProteins, polysaccharidesSugars, amino acidsSaltsWaterParticulates, colloidsProteins, polysaccharidesSugars, amino acidsSaltsWaterCross-flow membrane filtration technology is quickly gainingglobal acceptance as an important manufacturing step inmany of the process lines in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical/biotechnology and starch and sweetener industries worldwide. The ability to produce very specific separations at low or ambient temperatures with no phase change can, inmany applications, make membrane filtration a much morecost-effective solution than more conventional methods suchas rotary vacuum filtration or filter presses.Membrane filtration is a pressure driven technology withpore sizes ranging from 100 molecular weight to 5 microns.The technologies included in membrane filtration are:Introduction to Membrane FiltrationFiltration SpectrumMol. Wt.MicronsPSI0.001 0.01 0.1 1.0 10.01000 - 400 PSI 600 - 100 PSI 200 - 70 PSI 125 - 15 PSI100 1,000 100,000 1,000,000ReverseOsmosis Ultra-FiltrationParticleFiltrationNano-Filtration Micro-FiltrationFlavors & FragrancesAntibioticsAtomicRadiiAqueous SaltsSugarsAmino AcidsColorants OilEmulsionsWood ResinProteins / Enzymes LanolinLignosulphonate Paint PigmentPlant Gums Blue Indigo DyeRed BloodCellsColloidal SilicaVirus BacteriaGelatinSCEPTER®‚stainless steelmembranesHollow fibermembranePolymeric spiralmembranesCeramicmembranesGEA Filtration offers a wide range of systemconfigurations and membrane types to alloweach and every customer to completely opti-mize their specific separation application. The range includes a number of both poly-meric and inorganic membranes:Polymeric• Spiral — Due to their compact layout andrelatively large amount of membrane areaper element, spirals are good cost-effectivesolutions to high volume applications withminimal or no suspended solids, with theprimary advantage being both low capitalinvestment and energy costs. They areavailable for all types of filtration frommicrofiltration to reverse osmosis.• Tubular — Highly resistant to plugging,tubular membranes are typically usedwhen the feed stream contains largeamounts of suspended solids or fibrouscompounds. • Hollow Fiber Membrane — Extremelyhigh packing density and open channeldesign; offers the possibility of backwashingfrom the permeate side, particularly suitedfor low solids liquid streams.Inorganic• Ceramic — Ideally used for value addedapplications such as fractionation ofproteins in milk, cell harvesting etc., aswell as separations of process streams atextreme pH and temperature conditionsand presence of solvents.• Stainless Steel — Rugged design, espe-cially effective for demanding applicationswith aggressive process conditions or feedstreams with elevated particulate solids or viscosity.BAR 68.9 - 27.6 BAR 41.4 - 6.9 BAR 13.8 - 4.8 BAR 8.6 - 1 BARPressureWide Range of Modules —Customized DesignsGEA Filtration has been supplyingreplacement organic and inorganicmembranes to the process industry forjust about as long as there have beenmembranes to supply. A pioneer offiltration technology, today we lead thefield as the largest, independent source of process membranes worldwide. Wesupply membranes for virtually everymanufacturer’s filtration system andmost process applications. During the 30 years or so we’ve been in this business, we’ve learned a thing or two about our customers. For one,we realize membranes aren’t usuallyforemost in your mind – in fact you’dprobably sooner forget about them. And we also know that “forgettingabout them” means different things to different dairies. Some customers simply want a partnerthat can provide a dependable, econom-ical supply of quality membranes.Others would like to subcontract sometechnical responsibility, and a growingnumber prefer to outsource the entire replacement, maintenance andoptimization of their membrane-relatedoperations. At GEA Filtration we cater to all threescenarios – and just about everything in between. Our service concept is bornof an outward facing view of the world.We let you decide the nature of ourpartnership and adapt our servicesaccordingly. Size and serviceThis flexible approach is made possiblethanks to our success in uniting thebenefits of quantity and quality underone roof. That’s to say, on the one handhigh inventory levels, purchasingmuscle and logistical reach mean we’reable to offer an extremely responsive,reliable supply chain and highlycompetitive rates. On the other hand, a vast support network and detailedunderstanding of process applicationsand membranes means we’re also in a position to provide qualified adviceon membrane selection and processrefinement. Flexible supportWe’ve channeled these skills and experience into a service program that lets you decide the degree of assistance you receive. Some customersare highly versant in the finer points of membrane filtration.Others prefer to leave things to us. The only thing we insist on, is being there wheneverand wherever you need us.Membranes are a standardized product– your supplier doesn’t have to be GEA Filtration offers the followingthree service packages:A. Membrane Replacement Plan• GEAF handles all membrane stockingand availability by mutual agreement. • GEAF recommends the best available membrane type for givenapplications. • Customer benefits from GEAF’sglobal purchasing power, short lead times and stock planning.B. Membrane Service Agreement• All the advantages of package A, plusa comprehensive membrane serviceagreement. • GEAF conducts a plant audit andrecommends processor membranechanges. • GEAF follows up with regular plantservice visits. • Customer benefits from GEAF’sknow-how and resources inmembranes and filtration technology.C. Membrane Maintenance Program• GEAF provides an integratedmembrane maintenance program –including audits, service and aunique membrane rental program. • GEAF ensures membranes are automatically replaced at predefinedintervals, or before if necessary. • GEAF guarantees agreed levels ofoperating cost and downtime risk. • Customer has full support of GEAF’sglobal network of service engineersand membrane experts.Commercial Applications Dairy• Milk- Concentration of milk- Protein standardization- Production of MPC- Casein — whey protein separation- Bacteria & spores reduction• Cheese- Soft cheese- Quark• Whey Products- Production of WPC35-WPI90- Concentration of whey and whey permeate- De-ashing of whey and whey permeate- De-fatting of WPC- Bacteria & spores reduction• Water & Product Reclamation- Polishing of evaporator condensate and RO permeate • Process Effluent Treatment- White water concentration- Clarification and recycle of salt brine• Cleaning Chemical RecoveryFood & Beverage• Vegetable Products- Clarification and concentration of fruitand vegetable juices• Grain Products- Production of soy isolate, wheat proteins• Sugar, Starch and Sweetener- Clarification, de-colorization andconcentration of beet and cane sugarjuice- Clarification of sac liquor- Concentration of corn syrup, such asglucose, fructose etc• Plant Extracts- Concentration of coffee, tea and herbalextracts• Beverage- De-alcohalization of beer and wine- Beer recovery from tank bottom• Animal Products- Concentration and de-ashing of bloodplasma- Concentration and de-ashing of pork,beef, fish gelatin- Concentration of egg whites• Fish & Seafood Products- Concentration of fish proteins• Bio-food- Recovery of products from fermentation— e.g. organic acids, amino acids• Water Reclamation- Recovery of starch wash water• Process Effluents- Brine clarification to remove bacteriaand for reusePharmaceutical• Biopharmaceuticals- Antibiotics, other drugs derived fromfermentation processes - Personal Health Care ProductsIndustrial• Bio-chemicals- Recovery chemicals derivedfrom fermentation processes –e.g. bio-plastics, bio-insecticides,bio-pesticides• Distillery Products- Concentration of yeast • Enzymes- Recovery and concentration ofenzymes• Pigments and dyes- Concentration and de-ashing ofdyes• Fine Chemicals• Process Effluents- Concentration and dewateringof minerals such as kaolin clayPilot Plant CapabilitiesGEA Filtration has fully equipped process development laboratories at regional centers that are available for everything from small volume feasibility evaluations to large scale optimization trials.GEA Filtration also has a wide selection of pilot plants in all membrane types available for on-site trials at the customer’s location, from bench top lab models to continuous, semi-automated pilot plants designed for large flow scale-up capability.GEA Filtration’s well experienced process and technicalstaff can help with everything from membrane selection tofinal system design.For more details on the specifications for each of these pilotunits, please go to our web site www.geafiltration.com.Spiral, Ceramic or StainlessSteel RO, UF pilot unitM O D E L RM O D E L UStainless Steel MF pilot plantM O D E L GMulti-stage, continuous RO, UF pilot plantM O D E L MM O D E L TLaboratory-scale feasibilitystudy of ceramic, spiral orhollow fiber MF or UFPrecision controlled ceramicMF separations and processoptimization RO, NF, UF, MF laboratoryunit M O D E L LM O D E L M P H A R M ALaboratory scale system forpharmaceutical and biotech-nology cGMP processing andapplication development.MF and UF pilot plant for tests with ceramic membranesM O D E L ENiro Inc., 1600 O’Keefe Road • Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, USA • TEL 1 715 386 9371, FAX 1 715 386 9376 • E-MAIL info@geafiltration.comGEA Liquid Processing Scandinavia A/S • Noerskovvej 1b, DK-8660 Skanderborg, Denmark • TEL 45 70 15 22 00, FAX 45 70 15 22 44 E-MAIL info@geafiltration.dk GEA Wiegand GmbH • Einsteinstrasse 9-15 • 76275 Ettlingen, Germany • TEL 49 7243 7050, FAX 49 7243 7053 30 • E-MAIL info@geafiltration.de GEA Process Engineering (NZ) Ltd. • 356 Church Street • Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand • TEL 64 9 526 3877 • FAX 64 9 526 3873E-MAIL info@geafiltration.co.nz GEA Process Engineering Australia Ltd. • Level 2, 101 Hope St. • Brunswick Victoria 3056 Australia • TEL 613 9389 8400 • FAX 613 9389 8499E-MAIL info@geafiltration.com.au GEA Process Engineering China Ltd. • 1678 Xinzhen Road • Minhang District, 201101 Shanghai, China • TEL 86 21 64191318FAX 86 21 64591308 • E-MAIL rlee@nsea.com.sg W W W . G E A F I L T R A T I O N . C O MGEA-Filtration-IS2006-USGEA FiltrationFor more information on the products andservices provided by GEA Filtration, accessour web site www.geafiltration.com.