LabUnit M37/38
The Alfa Laval LabUnit M37/38 is a fully integrated plate-and-frame system for ultrafiltration and microfiltration membrane processes. The module of this unit utilizes the same support plates and membranes as our full-scale membrane filtration modules. This makes the Alfa Laval LabUnit M37/38 a flexible tool for process development, up-scaling, membrane testing, quality assurance and small-scale production. Optional plate sets are available for feeds of different viscosity / solids content
Fully integrated system
The LabUnit M37/38 is a fully integrated desktop system comprising an Alfa Laval LabStak® M37/38 module, pump, pipework, valves and instrumentation.
The Alfa Laval LabUnit M37/38 offers the flexibility to simultaneously test up to 7 different membrane types. It can be fitted with the full range of Alfa Laval flat sheet membranes for ultrafiltration and microfiltration.
Option
For the Alfa Laval LabUnit M37/38 we offer plate sets with diffent channel heights to optimize flow and pressure:
- M37 plate set
For high viscosity liquids - M38H plate set
High channel, for medium viscosity liquids - M38L plate set
Low channel, for low viscosity liquids
Alfa Laval LabStak® M37/38
The Alfa Laval LabStak® M37/38 installed in the Alfa Laval LabUnit M37/38 is also available as a separate test unit for the same applications as the Alfa Laval LabUnit M37/38, and with the same distinct properties.
Benefits
- fully integrated system comprising an Alfa Laval LabStak® M37 or M38 complete with pump, pipework, valves, heat exchanger and instrumentation
- coupling possible to the by-pass stream of an industrial plant
- flow pattern similar to that of larger plants for up-scaling reliability
- different channel height options available to optimize flow and pressure
- flexible system design
- flexible membrane area between 0.11 and 1.05 m²
- simultaneous test of up to 7 different membrane types
- easy exchange of membranes
- high operating temperature (up to 80°)
- low internal volume
- all components in compliance with FDA regulations, allowing use within food and pharmaceutical processing applications
Cómo funciona
El Alfa Laval PilotUnit Multi viene como una unidad montada sobre patines e incluye todos los instrumentos necesarios, equipos y tuberías prefabricadas listas para funcionar. Todo lo que necesita es instalar y conectarse a la alimentación del producto, las utilidades y la fuente de alimentación.
El producto ingresa al tanque a través de la válvula de alimentación (con control de nivel). Luego se bombea a la etapa de filtración de membrana donde el sistema ajusta automáticamente la velocidad de la bomba y mantiene la velocidad de flujo cruzado requerida para reducir el ensuciamiento y garantizar la concentración uniforme de su producto.
El operador puede ajustar los controladores desde el sistema de control basado en PLC MemProC® que incluye un sistema de registro de datos para los transmisores de la unidad. Los datos se pueden descargar a un USB.
Diagrama de flujo de una instalación típica
