P170A

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

P170A Membrane Element is a microfiltration insert used in the food & beverage industry. For example for the separation of milk proteins and plant based proteins. The element is available as an insert and the stainless steel housing is a part of the installation. The membrane element is known for its added value in product quality and taste, production costs, and environmental impact.

Pentair X-Flow P170A Membrane Element

FEATURES

  • Sustainability
    - Low energy and water consumption.
    - Longer lifetime of the membranes. 
  • Quality 
    - Higher whey and casein protein purity levels.
    - Excellent hygienic level. 
  • Reliable & Predictable Operation 
    - Fully automated.
    - Resistant to variances in pressure, even negative pressures. Vertical orientation.   
  • Cost of Ownership
    - Lowest operational expenses.
    - Favorable CAPEX.
    - Lower foot print. 
  • Optimized pore size distribution implying a reliable retention of casein proteins
  • Made from polyethersulphone – Ideal polymer for food contact, cleaning chemicals and high temperatures 
  • Long lifetime – guaranteed 4 years
  • Predictable expenses for the membranes, via a fixed fee per ton skimmed milk 

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Operating Specifications

MAX.SYSTEM PRESSURE MAX.TAXMEMBRANE PRESSURE MAX.BLACKFLUSH PRESSURE MAX.OPERATING TEMPERATURE
[kPa] [kPa] [kPa] [°C]
Specified system supplier 0-33 °C
30-60 °C
60-80 °C
300
200
100
0-33 °C
30-60 °C
60-80 °C 
300
200
100
80[1]

[1] This temperature can influence guaranteed by the supplier
 

Process characteristics (Water, 20 degrees)

 HYDRAULIC MEMBRANE DIAMETER CROSSFLOW FLOW RATE (*)  PRESSURE-DROP ACROSS MODULE AT 1 M/S PRESSURE DROP ACROSS MODULE AT 2 M/S
 [mm/mil] m3/h/gpm)  (kPa/psi)  kPa/psi) 
 1.5 {59] 26 x v [35 xv] 13 [2] 52 [8]

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

The P170A Membrane Element is an excellent choice for the filtration of:

  • Wines: Red, white, sparkling wines, must
  • Dairy: Separation Casein/Whey proteins, Whey concentration
  • Vinegar
  • Juices
  • Beer
     

SPECIFICATIONS

  P170A MF02/1.5MM P170A MF02/3.0MM P170A MF08/1.5MM
Surface area 17 m2 9 m2 17 m2
Dimensions (dxl) Approx. 220 X 1,020 mm Approx. 220 X 1,020 mm Approx. 220 X 1,020 mm
Housing material Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Material Polyethersulphone Polyethersulphone Polyethersulphone
Diameter 1.5mm 3.0mm 1.5mm
Pore size 0.2 µm 0.2 µm 0.8 µm
pH-range 1 -13 1 -13 1 -13
Chlorine resistance 500 ppm max 250,000 ppm.h 500 ppm max 250,000 ppm.h 500 ppm max 250,000 ppm.h
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