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Pilot Plant Model	Process Applications	Notes	Optional Features	Frame Size	Weight
Model C	Flexible testing unit for testing low pressure ceramic MF/UF.	Runs 19 stick ceramic	300psi operating capability, backpulse device. High Pressure UF/NF option.	4'X6'X8'H	2700 lbs 1225 kgs
Model G	Ideal for difficult process streams characterized by high viscosity and/or high suspended solids load.	2 stage, semi-automated, not sanitary (no dairy)	0.1 µ nominal pore size	5'X14'X8'H	5000 lbs 2270 kgs.
Model L	Preliminary screening test unit for MF, UF, NF, & RO. All types of products are test potential.	95% Flat sheet testing; usually utilizes 5 to 10 gallons per test.	Spiral Membrane 1 to 2 m², Optional ceramic	30"X48"X65"H	800 lbs 365 kgs
Model M	Ideal unit for the pharmaceutical industry	initial screening, lab scale plant. Small feed volumes needed.	High Press. operation, steam sterilize, explosion proof, automated controls.	30"X48"X65"H	350 lbs 160 kgs
Model R	Flexible unit used to perform pilot studies on the full range of membrane technologies (MF, UF, NF, & RO).	Batch process optimization tests on Ceramic, Spiral, Tubular, Stainless Steel.	1,000 psi capability, tubular membrane housings	4'X6'X6'	1500 lbs 680 kgs
Model T	Semi-automated plant designed for further development of MF/UF ceramic filtration.	Ceramic only 1 to 3 ceramic membranes. For development of ceramic MF & UF.		5'X8.5'X8.5'H	2400 lbs 1090 kgs
Model U	Semi-automated plant designed for continuous to simulate a multi-stage production plant. Can be operated in a batch or semi-batch mode.	Automated 3 stage plant. Characterize differences in spiral feed fluctuations. Evaluate feed variances, CIP effectiveness, & different manufacturers membranes.	1,000 psi capability, tubular membrane housings, optional Diafiltration.	4.5'X10'X8'H	4500 lbs 2040 kgs

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MWCO's

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Model C

50 Gal. (189L)

5 HP

25 HP

TBD

100 psi (7.5 bar)

200°F (93°C)

3.6 to 6.7m²

100-500 GPH

MF/UF- 5 to 0.02 micron

220/440V 3ph

Model G

30 Gal. (114L)

10 HP

20 HP

5 GPM (1,100 l/h)

150 psi (10 bar)

250°F (120°C)

4.9m² X 2

0.1 µm nominal pore size

440V 3ph

Model L

4 Gal. (15 L)

7.5 HP

TBD

1,000 psi (69 bar)

200°F (93°C)

1-4

FS .072 - .72m², Spiral 1 to 2 m²

5-20 GPH

All available

230/460V 3ph

Model M

4 Gal. (15 L)

1 HP VFD

0.002 GPM (500 ml/h)

87 psi (6 bar)

200°F (93°C)

.009m²

1.4 µm - 5,000 Daltons

220V 1ph

Model R

15 Gal. (57L)

5 HP VFD

7.5 HP VFD

TBD

800 psi (55 bar)

200°F (93°C)

Spiral 4 to 14m² Cer 0.2 to 0.36m² SS 0.35m²

Spiral 20-50 GPH Cer 5-50 GPH SS 10-50 GPH

All available

440V 3ph

Model T

30 Gal. (114L)

1 HP VFD

5 HP

5 GPM (1,100 l/h)

100 psi (7.5 bar)

180°F (80°C)

Cer 0.2 to 0.5m² X 3

1.4 µm - 150,000 Daltons

440V 3ph

Model U

30 Gal. (114L)

7.5 HP

5 HP

TBD

600 psi (41 bar)

200°F (93°C)

Spiral 42m²

Spiral 20-200 GPH

All available

440V 3ph

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	Model M
	Model M Pharma
	Model T
	Model L
	Model R
	Model G
	Model C
	Model U