Lab & Pilot Systems
Series B
You are likely to find a Series B V-SEP at a trade show or in the hands of an experienced V-SEP sales engineer or manufacturer’s representative. The Series B V-SEP is designed to demonstrate the concept of Vibratory Shear Enhanced Processing (V-SEP) to prospective clients.
Although the Series B is a scaled down version of the Series LP, it is not designed for feasibility studies or data collection for scale-up. For piloting or small-scale operation, please see the Series LP system.
Series LP
The Series LP V-SEP system provides the same vibratory membrane separation technology as the Series i in a compact form factor.
The Series LP is primarily used for testing purposes, however, with flow rates up to 1 gallon/minute, the LP can also be used in small scale production processes.
Like the Series i, each Series LP V-SEP system is custom built in the USA by skilled engineers and tradesmen. Automatic operation and inline monitoring of numerous parameters are standard; custom options are also available.
Series P50
The V-SEP Series P-50 is the “low-flow” version of the Series i. This unit is a larger version of the Series LP, the Lab/Pilot model. The system has approximately 50 ft2 of membrane area.
The P-50 system includes the V-SEP, a feed pump, a 15 gallon cleaning tank, and connecting hoses.
V-SEP P-50 Application
The P-50 can be used for pilot test work to estimate full scale system that would be required or for production use filtering lower flow rates. The system is manual and requires operator interface during start up and shutdown. Operation using the actuated valve scheme allows for the establishment of the concentration gradient inside the filter module.
The filter pack consists of a series of membrane disks separated by spacing trays and o-ring gaskets. Feed is pumped in through the top of the filter pack and permeate exits as well from the top. Concentrate exits from the bottom of the filter pack. The amount of concentrate output can be controlled using a time-cycled output valve. By adjusting the time cycle of the valve, the concentrate thickness or density can be optimised.
Batch Titan® 1000
New Logic’s Batch Titan® 1000 membrane coupon tester is designed to quickly test the separation capabilities of various membranes. An assortment of membrane coupons is provided with each Batch Titan®. Additional membranes may be purchased separately. New Logic carries over 200 types of membranes ranging from reverse osmosis to microfiltration.
To operate, simply fill the Batch Titan® with the test liquid and then pressurise using compressed air or nitrogen. The unit is operated at about 60-70 psi (420-490 kPa). Once air pressure is applied to the solution, filtrate passes through the membrane and is discharged through a small tube at the bottom of the unit. Measurements can be taken on the water quality of the filtrate compared to the feed solution used. Flow rate comparisons can also be made between various membranes that are tested on a relative basis. This device is also useful to verify which membrane will remove turbidity and produce clear filtrate.
The test cylinder capacity is 1,000 ml (0.264 gallons). The Batch Titan® can also be used for small batch concentrations.
All of this testing can be done prior to larger scale V-SEP pilot testing so that many membranes can be compared to verify proper membrane selection prior to the set up of larger V-SEP equipment.