Membrane Technology

RSS

Speakers at the Membrane Technology Forum (membraneforum.com) in June presented important concepts and ideas in processing, from fundamentals of membrane technology to fouling and cleaning.

A study examines the performance of nanofiltration membranes dairy applications such as lactose decalcification, whey concentration and deashing.

There is value in milk’s components. Filtration technologies can help you unlock proteins, whey derivatives, sugar and fat. You can use these to manufacture foods and beverages or sell as ingredients.

The 26th annual Membrane Technology Forum (membraneforum.com) was sold out for the first time ever. The record-breaking attendance (20% from international delegates) was up 27% from 2013.

Pentair has developed the anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) technology, together with partner Biothane. The new technology achieves a complete retention of the biomass in the anaerobic digester and brings a significant improvement of the digestion process: more robust, smaller footprint, fully automated operation, higher biogas production efficiency and superior effluent quality (free of suspended solids and typically 99% COD reduction).

Pall Corp.’s Fuente II filter cartridges are a unique combination of Ultipleat filter construction and optimized built-in pre-filtration to give longer filter life and lower filtration costs.

Dow Water & Process Solutions created Hypershell technology, a reverse-osmosis system for the dairy and food industry.

The Symposium organizersaid “over the years we have received tremendous feedback from attendees about the value of this Dairy Ingredients Symposium to help manufacturers and end-users." Dairy ingredient researchers, manufacturers, end-users and related groups will meet in February 2014 for for the 16th Dairy Ingredients Symposium.

The 25th annual Practical Membrane Technology Short Course was held earlier this month. The course focused on the basics of membrane technology and process design as well as new membrane technologies, materials and applications. In addition, participants took guided facility tours of Ecolab, GEA and GE Power & Water.