The 1812 Spiral Wound Membrane Housing is a bench-scale crossflow filtration system that is designed to evaluate 1812 spiral wound membrane elements in a variety of applications. It simulates the flow dynamics of commercially available spiral wound membraneelements. Users can vary the operating conditions and fluid dynamics over broad ranges.
1812 Housing Manual 2. 1812 Housing Compnents The 1812 housing consists of the following components. Figure 1 illustrates a typical assembly of the 1812 Housing. Figure 1: 1812 Housing Assembly Legend: Stainless Steel 316 housing 2. 2inch gaskets for top and bottom end caps 3.
1812 Housing Manual 2.1. Additional Equipment Operation of the 1812 housing cell requires additional equipment that are sold separately as listed below. To inquire about a complete system contact sales@sterlitech.com. • Feed Pump • Feed Tank • 1812 Spiralwound Membrane Elements •...
To assemble the 1812 Element into the housing 1. If you are using a female 1812 element, Insert the adaptors into the element (Figure 2, #1,2) 2. Remove clamp (Figure 3, #1) and open up the Bottom End Cap (keep the Top End Cap intact, Figure 4, #1).
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Permeate line adaptor for bottom, solid 2. Permeate line adaptor for top, hollow 3. 1812 element Figure 3: 1812 Element insertion into the housing and Sanitary Fittings on Bottom End Cap Legend: Bottom End Cap 2. Permeate line adaptor for bottom, solid 3.
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4. Retentate outlet 5. Top end cap connected to permeate line adaptor 6. Top end cap disconnected permeate line adaptor The 1812 Housing is now assembled and ready to be connected to a feed pump for operation. www.sterlitech.com info@sterlitech.com 1-877-544-4420...
1812 Housing Manual 4. 1812 Housing Assembly Connections and Parts Figure 5: 1812 Housing Assembly Connections and Parts 1812 FLOW DIAGRAM ITEM NO. PART DESCRIPTION FEED TANK PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FEED PUMP FEED BY-PASS VALVE FEED BY-PASS FLOW METER FEED PRESSURE GAUGE...
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1812 Housing Manual Figure 5 shows typical plumbing connections that need to be made for the operation of the 1812 Housing, the configuration can change slightly depending on the objectives of the user. In general, the connections to be made are:...
1812 Housing Manual 5. Operation of the 1812 Housing Assembly Once the 1812 Housing has been assembled and connected to a feed pump, it can be used in reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and microfiltration separation processes for applications in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or industrial.
121 °C (250 °F) 6.4. Membrane Cleaning The 1812 housing can be cleaned easily after the membrane is removed. However, you may wish to simulate the actual cleaning conditions of Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) in larger systems with spiral-wound or tubular membranes. CIP chemically cleans without removing the membrane to mechanically scrub the unit.
1812 Housing Manual 7. Accessory and Spare Part Ordering Information Accessories and spare parts for the 1812 housing can be ordered by calling Sterlitech Corporation at 1-877-544-4420 or by visiting www.sterlitech.com. Table 3: Accessory and Spare Part Ordering Information Product...
Also, include serial numbers, installation and removal dates, and any other pertinent information that is available. 1812 Housings have a serial number imprinted on the cell bottom. Indicate the proposed disposition of the material, and reference the RMA number on all packages or cartons.
1812 Housing Manual Appendix 1: Sterlitech Bench Scale Filtration Products Discoverer Innovator Explorer Developer Investigator Filter Holder HP4750(X) CF016 CF042 Sepa 1812 Membrane 14.6 cm (2.26in 20.6 cm (3.2in 42 cm (6.5in 140 cm (6.5in 0.27-0.46 m Active Area (3-5ft...
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Sterlitech’s bench scale test equipment provides the versatility required to innovate. Sterlitech’s comprehensive line of products is supported by the expertise of its technical specialists who can assist with application-specific product selection, and provide customized solutions where necessary. Unique problem-solving approaches, flexibility, and consistent quality have made Sterlitech Corporation a renowned global provider of filtration products and equipment.
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