Reverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration

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engineering for a better world GEA Process Engineering Global Experience A Reliable Partner

GEA Filtration is part of GEA, an international process engineering leader in the life sciences industry with more than 150 companies operating worldwide. As a team member with technology leaders like GEA Niro, GEA Wiegand, GEA Liquid Processing, GEA Barr-Rosin and GEA Tuchenhagen specializing in liquid and powder processing systems, GEA Filtration is uniquely positioned to provide both customized membrane filtration plants as well as complete process lines specifically tailored to each customer’s specific needs and requirements.

Hudson, Wisconsin United States of America

Skanderborg, Denmark

Shanghai, China

Auckland, New Zealand

Paris, France

Victoria, Australia São Paulo, Brazil Ettlingen, Germany Gujarat, India

2 A Proven Track Record

GEA Filtration is world renowned for its design of the most advanced cross-ﬂ ow membrane fi ltration systems available. To eff ectively focus on the membrane fi ltration market, we have established dedicated regional centers in Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, New Zealand and the USA. The multidisciplined teams at these centers provide the following value-added services: These capabilities enable us to take responsibility for the complete project all the way through design, procure- • Pilot trials and application development ment, fabrication, installation and commissioning – reli- • System scale-up ably and economically. Your GEA Filtration team follows through long beyond start up with dedicated after-sales • Project engineering service. We can serve the industry globally with local presence, • Process integration guaranteeing on-time delivery, to specifi cation, on budget • Controls and automation and personalized.

• System fabrication Listening to your needs and expectations, and understanding them, is the heart of our success. Our expertise, • System installation and start-up interactive approach and quality assurance process facili- • Service and plant audits tates the value-added partnership that creates optimal solutions for you to excel in your marketplace. Simply • Replacement membrane inventory put, you tell us your needs and we will take care of the details anywhere around the globe, complying with local, national and international standards.

3 Introduction to Membrane Filtration

Cross-ﬂ ow membrane fi ltration technology is quickly gaining global acceptance as an important manufacturing step in many of the process lines in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, chemical and starch and sweetener industries world wide. The ability to produce very specifi c separations at low or ambient temperatures with no phase change can, in many applications, make membrane fi ltration a much more cost-eff ective solution than more conven- tional methods such as rotary vacuum fi ltration or fi lter presses. Membrane fi ltration is a pressure driven technology with pore sizes ranging from 100 molecular weight to 5 microns.

The technologies included in membrane filtration are:

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Reverse Osmosis is a high pressure, energy-eﬃ cient means of de-watering process streams, concentration of low molecular weight compounds or clean-up of waste effl uents. Common applications include pre-concentration of dairy or food streams prior to evaporation, polishing of evaporator condensate, and purifi cation of process water.

Nanofiltration (NF) Nanofi ltration is a unique fi ltration process in-between UF and RO designed to achieve highly specifi c separation of low molecular weight compounds such as minerals and salts from com- plex process streams. Typical applications include de-ashing of dairy products, recovery of hydrolyzed proteins, concentration of sugars and purifi cation of soluble dyes and pigments.

Ultrafiltration (UF) Ultrafi ltration is a selective separation step used to both concen- trate and purify medium to high molecular weight components such as plant and dairy proteins, carbohydrates and enzymes. Common areas of application are whey protein concentration, gelatin de-ashing and concentration, and clarifi cation of fruit juices.

Microfiltration (MF) Microfi ltration is a low pressure means of separating large molecular weight suspended or colloidal compounds from dissolved solids. Applications include cell harvesting from fermentation broths, fractionation of milk proteins, corn syrup clarifi cation and CIP chemical recovery.

4 WideWide Range Range of Modules of Modules — Customized Designs Customized Designs

GEA FiltrationGEA Filtration offers a off wide ers rangea wide of range system of configurationssystem confiand gurationsmembrane andtypes membrane to allow eachtypes and to everyallow eachcustomer and every to com customer- pletely optimizeto completely their optimizespecific separationtheir specifi c application.separation application. The range in- The rangecludes includes a number a number of both of bothpolymeric poly- and inorganic membranes: meric and inorganic membranes: PolymericPolymeric spiralspiral SCEPTERSCEPTER®®,‚ stainless Ceramic HollowHollow fi fiber ber membranesmembranes stainlesssteel membranes steel membranes membranesmembrane PolymericPolymeric membranes

• Spiral • –Spiral Due to – their Due compactto their compact layout and relativelylayout large and amountrelatively of large membrane amount area of Filtration Spectrum per element, spirals are good cost-effective membrane area per element, spirals Reverse Particle solutions to high volume applications Ultra-Filtration are good cost-eff ective solutions to high Osmosis Filtration with minimalvolume applications or no suspended with minimal solids, or with the primary advantage being both Nano- no suspended solids, with the primary Micro-Filtration low capitaladvantage investment being both and low energy capital costs. in- Filtration They are available for all types of filtration vestment and energy costs. They are Flavors & from availablemicrofiltration for all typesto reverse of fi ltrationosmosis. from Fragrances Gelatin microfi ltration to reverse osmosis. • Tubular – Highly resistant to plugging, Antibiotics Virus Bacteria tubular• Tubularmembranes – Highly are typically resistant used to plug- Atomic whenging, the feed tubular stream membranes contains arelarge typically Colloidal Silica Red Blood Radii Cells amountsused of when suspended the feed solids stream or fibrouscontains compounds.large amounts of suspended solids or Aqueous Salts Plant Gums Blue Indigo Dye fi brous compounds. • Hollow Fiber Membrane – Extremely Sugars Lignosulphonate Paint Pigment high packing• Hollow density Fiber and Membrane open channel – design;Extremely offers the high possibility packing of density backwash - ing fromand theopen permeate channel side, design; particularly off ers the Amino Acids Proteins / Enzymes Lanolin suitedpossibility for low solids of backwashing liquid streams. from the permeate side, particularly suited for Colorants Oil Wood Resin Emulsions Inorganiclow solids liquid streams. Mol. Wt. 100 1,000 100,000 1,000,000 • Ceramic – Ideally used for value added applicationsInorganic such as fractionation of PSI 1000 - 400 PSI 600 - 100 PSI 200 - 70 PSI 125 - 15 PSI proteins in milk, cell harvesting etc., as well as• Ceramicseparations – Ideallyof process used streams for value at BAR 68.9 - 27.6 BAR 41.4 - 6.9 BAR 13.8 - 4.8 BAR 8.6 - 1 BAR extremeadded pH applications and temperature such as conditions fractiona- Pressure and presencetion of proteins of solvents. in milk, cell harvesting Microns 0.001 0.01 0.1 1.0 10.0 etc., as well as separations of process • Stainlessstreams Steel at extreme– Rugged pH design, and temperature especially effectiveconditions for demanding and presence applications of solvents. with aggressive process conditions or feed streams• Stainless with elevated Steel particulate – Rugged solids design, or viscosity.especially eff ective for demanding applications with aggressive process conditions or feed streams with elevated particulate solids or viscosity.

16912-vND-brs-GF-membr_A4-e.indd 5 19.04.2012 14:20:57 Uhr Membranes are a Standardized Product Your supplier doesn‘t have to be

GEA Filtration has been supplying At GEA Filtration we cater to all three replacement organic and inorganic scenarios – and just about everything membranes to the process industry in between. Our service concept is for just about as long as there have born of an outward facing view of the been membranes to supply. A pioneer world. We let you decide the nature of of fi ltration technology, today we lead our partnership and adapt our servi- the fi eld as the largest independent ces accordingly. source of process membranes worldwide. We supply membranes for vir- Size and service tually every manufacturer’s fi ltration system and most process applications. This ﬂ exible approach is made possi- ble thanks to our success in uniting During the 30 years or so we’ve been the benefi ts of quantity and quality in this business, we’ve learned a thing under one roof. That’s to say, on or two about our customers. For one, the one hand high inventory levels, we realize membranes aren’t usually purchasing muscle and logistical foremost in your mind – in fact you’d reach mean we’re able to off er an probably sooner forget about them. extremely responsive, reliable supply And we also know that “forgetting chain and highly competitive rates. about them” means diff erent things to On the other hand, a vast support net- diff erent industries. work and detailed understanding of process applications and membranes Some customers simply want a part- means we’re also in a position to ner that can provide a dependable, provide qualifi ed advice on membrane economical supply of quality mem- selection and process refi nement. branes. Others would like to subcon- tract some technical responsibility, and a growing number prefer to Flexible support outsource the entire replacement, maintenance and optimization of We’ve channeled these skills and their membrane-related operations. experience into a service program that lets you decide the degree of assis- tance you receive. Some customers are well versed in the fi ner points of membrane fi ltration.Others prefer to leave things to us. The only thing we insist on, is being there whenever and wherever you need us.

6 GEA Filtration offers the following three service packages:

A. Membrane Replacement Plan

• GEA Filtration handles all membrane stocking and avai- lability by mutual agreement.

• GEA Filtration recommends the best available membrane type for given applications.

• Customer benefits from GEA Filtration’s global purchasing power, short lead times and stock planning.

B. Membrane Service Agreement

• All the advantages of package A, plus a comprehensive membrane service agreement.

• GEA Filtration conducts a plant audit and recommends processor membrane changes.

• GEA Filtration follows up with regular plant service visits.

• Customer benefits from GEA Filtration’s know-how and resources in membranes and filtration technology.

C. Membrane Maintenance Program

• GEA Filtration provides an integrated membrane maintenance program — including audits, service and a unique membrane rental program.

• GEA Filtration ensures membranes are automatically replaced at predefined intervals, or before if necessary.

• GEA Filtration guarantees agreed levels of operating cost and downtime risk.

• Customer has full support of GEA Filtration’s global net- work of service engineers and membrane experts.

7 Commercial Applications

Dairy • Water & Product Reclamation - Polishing of evaporator condensate • Milk and RO permeate - Concentration of milk - Protein standardization • Process Effluent Treatment - Production of MPC - White water concentration - Casein – whey protein separation - Clarifi cation and recycle of salt brine - Bacteria & spores reduction • Recovery of CIP solutions • 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

8 Food & Beverage

• Vegetable Products • Animal Products - Clarification and concentration of - Concentration and de-ashing of fruit and vegetable juices blood plasma - Concentration and de-ashing of • Grain Products pork, beef, fish gelatin - Production of soy isolate, wheat - Concentration of egg whites proteins - Clarification and fractionation of - Clarification, de-colorization and protein hydrolisates concentration of beet and cane sugar juice • Fish & Seafood Products - Clarification and concentration of - Concentration of fish proteins corn syrup, such as glucose, fructo- se etc. • Bio-food - Recovery of ion exchange regenera- - Separation, isolation, purification tion effluent and concentration of products from fermentation – e.g. organic acids, • Plant Extracts amino acids - Concentration of coffee, caffeine, tea and herbal extracts • Water Reclamation - Polishing of evaporator conden- • Beverage sate and RO permeate - De-alcohalization of beer and wine - Beer recovery from tank bottom • Process Effluents - Clear malt beverage (FAB) - Brine clarification for reuse - Clarification of malt extract, wort - Recovery of CIP solutions • Organic solvent recovery Pharmaceutical

• Biopharmaceuticals - Antibiotics, other drugs derived from fermentation processes - Personal Health Care Products

9 Commercial Applications

Industrial

• Bio-chemicals • Fine Chemicals - Recovery chemicals derived from fermentation processes – e.g. • Process Effluent Treatment bio-plastics, bio-insecticides, bio- - Concentration and dewatering of pesticides minerals such as kaolin clay - Treatment of concentrated soda • Distillery Products solution - Separation and concentration of - Process integrated waste water yeast treatment in the wood working industry • Enzymes - Recovery and concentration • Mining Industry of enzymes - Zero liquid discharge - Product and water reclamation • Pigments and dyes - Concentration and de-ashing of dyes

10 Pilot Plant Capabilities

GEA 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 ﬂ ow scale-up capability. GEA Filtration’s well experienced process and technical staff can help with everything from membrane selection to fi nal system design. For more details on the specifi cations for each of these pilot units, please go to our web site www.geafi ltration.com.

Model E Model L Model G

MF and UF pilot plant for tests RO, NF, UF, MF laboratory unit Laboratory-scale feasibility study of with ceramic membranes ceramic, spiral or hollow fi ber MF or UF

Model R Model T Model M Model U

Spiral, ceramic, hollow fi ber, Precision controlled ceramic Laboratory-scale feasibility Multi-stage, continuous RO, UF pilot stainless steel MF to RO pilot MF separations and process study of ceramic, spiral or plant unit optimization hollow fi ber MF or UF

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