Membrane Filtration Pilot Trials

Membrane Filtration Pilot Trials

Pilot trials provide the most accurate method of assessing how membrane filtration technology will perform under real-world conditions. They are the most reliable way to evaluate separation performance, process viability, system design parameters and the operational economics of liquid filtration systems.

Axium Process delivers a comprehensive support package for process investigation and optimisation under fully controlled conditions. Our range of mobile membrane filtration plants, prefiltration units, heating and mixing skids, along with in-house laboratory services and a dedicated wet test facility, provides a robust research platform for businesses evaluating membrane technology.

What Our Pilot Trials Include

  • Collaborative research and development for innovative filtration, separation and concentration applications
  • Membrane selection and supply tailored to your feed stream and process goals, including side-by-side comparative trials
  • Experienced test engineers who identify key performance characteristics, limitations and optimisation criteria
  • Detailed trial reports containing operational data, conclusions and processing insights, plus representative samples for further independent testing
  • Local or remote trial support with a dedicated engineer on-hand throughout the process

These services are designed to reduce risk, optimise design, and provide the insight required to make informed decisions prior to full-scale investment.

Typical Applications

Our team conducts pilot trials across a wide range of sectors including pharmaceutical, food, beverage, dairy and chemical manufacturing. The goal is to determine if membrane filtration is a cost-effective and technically suitable solution for each application.

Examples include:

  • Wastewater recycling and reuse
  • Dairy protein and fat fractionation
  • Cell harvesting and recovery
  • Liquid clarification
  • Extract filtration
  • Protein separation and concentration
  • Dilute sugar stream concentration
  • Desalting and concentration of dyes
  • Precursor purification for fine chemical production
  • Final filtration of bottled water
  • Recovery of valuable cleaning chemicals
  • Enzyme concentration
  • Fruit juice purification and clarification

Pilot trials form a vital part of the process development cycle. They ensure your membrane system is correctly specified, thoroughly tested and aligned with your production goals before committing to full-scale installation.

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