Ultrafiltration System: An In-Depth Overview Of Its Working
Ultrafiltration system is a type of membrane filtration similar to reverse osmosis where a permeate pressure is applied to press water through a semi-permeable membrane. The ultra-filtration membrane generally has a pore size of 0. 01 to 0. It is down to 1 micrometer and can eliminate suspended solids, bacteria, viruses, and some of the large molecular weight organic content. This technology is particularly common in water treatment, wastewater treatment, as well as other chemical processes. How Ultrafiltration Works The ultrafiltration process works under the same fundamental principle as the other filtration processes involving membranes to a certain extent. In this process, water is pumped through a membrane with high pressure, and contaminants are left behind. Pre-Treatment: The water is sometimes pre-filtered to remove particles and sediment large enough that could compromise the functional integrity of the ultrafiltration membrane. Filtration: The pre-treated water is then press