AQUAPHOR AP-UF 10000

AQUAPHOR AP-UF 10000

Industrial-Scale Ultrafiltration

AQUAPHOR AP-UF 10000 is a high-performance modular ultrafiltration station designed to provide consistently sterile and ultrapure water in industrial and commercial settings. The system guarantees the highest level of purification, serving as a key element in water preparation for critical processes.

Ultrafiltration: Tenfold Superiority in Purification

To ensure impeccable water quality, the AP-UF 10000 uses membrane technology, which provides a fundamentally higher degree of purification compared to microfiltration (MF):

Microfiltration (MF), used for coarse purification, retains particles sized 0.1 µm and larger.

Ultrafiltration (UF) in the AP-UF 10000 system uses membranes with pores of 0.01–0.02 microns.

Thanks to this difference, the UF system provides purification on a scale nearly 10 times greater than the capabilities of MF. This makes it an absolute barrier to:

• Bacteria (99.9999%) and viruses (99.99%), ensuring complete disinfection.
• The finest colloidal particles and suspended solids.

The system allows for the production of water that is completely free from microbial contamination, while preserving the natural mineral and salt composition without the use of chemical biocides.

Performance and Efficiency

The AP-UF 10000 system is engineered for high-load operations and maximum resource efficiency:

• High Capacity: The fixed flow rate is 10,000 liters per hour.
• Exceptional Water Efficiency: The system achieves a high permeate (purified water) recovery rate—up to 99%.
• Low Operating Costs: Thanks to its compact design, energy-saving technologies, and process optimization, ultra-low energy consumption is achieved (savings can be 40–50% compared to competitors).
• Extended RO Membrane Lifespan: When used as a pretreatment for reverse osmosis systems (APRO), the AP-UF 10000 significantly reduces fouling, extending the service life of expensive RO membranes.

Technology and Control

The AP-UF 10000 system is fully automated and simple to maintain:

• Fully Automatic Mode: Control is managed by the AQUAPHOR PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) with a user-friendly interface and remote monitoring capability.
• Automatic Maintenance: Built-in programs for backwash and chemical enhanced backwash adapt to the raw water quality, preventing clogging and ensuring an extended membrane lifespan.
• Innovative Anti-Fouling Protection: Patented technology with high-speed water recirculation keeps the membrane clean, increasing the permeate recovery rate.

Application Areas

The compact and reliable AP-UF 10000 is the ideal choice for addressing the following tasks:

• Pharmaceutical industry.
• Food and beverage production (clarification of juices, wines, beer).
• Water pre-treatment before reverse osmosis.
• Water preparation for industrial processes with high quality requirements.
• Post-treatment of wastewater for reuse in production or for reducing discharge load on water bodies.

AQUAPHOR AP-UF 10000 Technical Specifications

Model: AP-UF 10000. Capacity: 10,000 liters per hour. Nominal Pore Size: 0.01 – 0.02 µm. Number of Membrane Elements: 2 pcs. Total Filtration Area: 120 m². Membrane Material: Modified PES (Polyethersulfone). Operating Pressure: 2 – 6 bar. Power Supply: Three phase 380 V, 50 Hz.

Allowable Raw Water Parameters: pH Range: 3.0 – 12.0. Free Chlorine: < 1.2 mg/L. Turbidity: < 30 NTU. Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC): 0.5 – 12 mg/L. Suspended Solids: < 50 mg/L.