Mobile Cross Flow Filtration
The Technology:
Another classic example of a unique VA Filtration technology doing the job smarter - our Lo-Cross-Flo mobile microfiltration system. This is not a cross flow filter system, but uses a dead-end filtration mode, where no wines cross the membrane.
Utilising the considerably increased surface area to compensate for any loss in flow rate, we feed semi dead-end, as well as having a lower flux rate per m2 with an immediate lower trans-membrane pressure.
When needed, the filtered solids within the membrane can be backwashed into a system storage tank where they can be further filtered using cross flow filtration.
This system, currently operating in Australia, South Africa and USA, creates a far gentler, one-step filtration for your wine.
Specifications
| Flow rate: | 2,000 - 4,000 Litres/hr (White) 1,200 - 2,400 Litres/hr (Red) |
| Power required: | 208/240V (20 amp), 480V (20 amp) or 380V (30 amp) |
| Final filtered quality: | <1 NTU |
| Membrane type: | Hollow fibre polyethersulfone or spiral wound |
| Maximum operating pressure: | 20 psi |
| Average operating TMP: | 3 - 8 psi |
| Maximum inlet turbidity of wine: | 600 NTU (White), 200 NTU (Red) |
| Expected losses | 1 - 2% of overall volume |