QUALITY PERFORMS.

Superior membrane chemistry – new Ultrafiltration module design

Ultrafiltration (UF) has been proven as a reliable option
to ensure constant water quality. It removes particles and
micro­organisms from water effectively and ­cost-efficiently.
The ultrafiltration reduces the adsorption of particles during
reverse osmosis (RO) and ion exchange (IX) processes and
extends the operational lifetime of the system. ­L ANXESS
cooperates in this technology with the French ultrafiltration
(UF) membrane producer Polymem. Typical UF applica-
tions are as a pretreatment for RO and IX in the production
of industrial water, and the treatment of wastewater or the
municipal water supply.

Superior membrane chemistry

Figure showing Neophil® polymeric structure and filtration properties
Neophil® is a uniquely modified PVDF incorporating a
­hydrophilic, nano-structured block copolymer anchored A redefined module design
deeply in the polymer matrix, providing a durable, “baked in”
hydrophilicity, added oxidative resistance, and ­mechanical The Gigamem® module concept is based on a housing
strength. Neophil® does not lose its hydrophilic character permanently fixed in place and exchangeable membrane
over time and maintains its superior rejection performance. cartridges. If the fiber is damaged the user can choose to
Even after exposing a new fiber to chlorine, the virus ­removal repair the fiber in situ or remove the cartridge bundle for
rate is still > log 4. ­The advantages include: repair outside the vessel at a more convenient time. This
makes maintenance very easy to perform and increases the
Permanent hydrophilicity to reduce fouling reliability of the system. The filtration process itself operates
High mechanical and oxidative stability as PVDF outside-in, and has therefore a high tolerance of suspend-
Narrow pore size of 0.015 µm ed solids. System designs are feasible for various process
Virus removal of > 4 log (after 200,000 ppm hours Cl2)
   steps such as backwashing or air scouring.
 housings, and the UF240 types with a 582 m2 (6,265 ft 2)
Saving operational costs using innovative design
­membrane area in stainless steel housings or composite
The compact Gigamem® UF modules reduce the oper­ vessels for seawater applications. These ­modules can be
ational and investment costs of the plant, which can be a loaded with polysulfone or Neophil® membrane ­cartridges.
limiting factor using UF. The smaller footprint reduces the Double O-ring sealing of the cartridges provides for full
amount of valves and piping needed, while the exchange- ­integrity of the individual cartridges and system integrity for
able cartridges further reduce the maintenance and NSF 61 and > 6 log bacteria removal.
­replacement costs.

References Treated water Application

Worldwide references in several applications
BHP Shenzi, 30,000 m /day 3
Offshore water
Gulf of Mexico (7,900 gpd) treatment
The applications vary from the production of municipal
drinking water to industrial water production or reuse. The Eau de Paris, 15,000 m3/day Municipal
high packing density of the Gigamem® module is recom- France (4,000 gpd) ­drinking water
mended for compact applications, such as the treatment of Vaujany, 6,000 m3/day Drinking water
seawater prior to desalination. The complete service line is France (1,600 gpd)
offered starting from initial lab tests to pilot tests, system de- Circuit Foil, 750 m3/day Industrial water
sign, and system optimization. LANXESS offers several Gig- Luxembourg (200 gpd)
amem® types to serve different needs and ­applications. Two Consolidated Fabrics, 800 m3/day Industrial water
different module sizes are available, such as the UF80G Mauritius (200 gpd)
types with 73 m2 (786 ft 2) membrane area with PVC

UF module Membrane material Membrane area Housing

Gigamem® UF80G S2 Polysulfone 73 m2 (786 ft2) PVC housing
7 membrane cartridges Diameter 225 mm (8 inch)
Gigamem® UF80G S2F Neophil® 73 m2 (786 ft2) PVC housing
7 membrane cartridges Diameter 225 mm (8 inch)
Gigamem® UF240 S2 Polysulfone 582 m2 (6,265 ft2) Stainless steel
56 membrane cartridges Diameter 610 mm (24 inch)
Gigamem® UF240 S2F Neophil® 582 m2 (6,265 ft2) Stainless steel
56 membrane cartridges Diameter 610 mm (24 inch)

Table showing Gigamem® modules LANXESS distributes

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