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MICRODYN BIO-CEL XS-1 Pilot Plant Manual // Revision: A // Date: Jul. 25, 2018
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Product Description MICRODYN BIO-CEL
®
XS-1
The MICRODYN BIO-CEL
®
XS-1 is a very compact membrane module for pilot testing and small-
scale applications. It combines the membrane unit and the aeration system into one easy to
handle module.
Figure 1.
BIO-CEL XS-1 module
Membrane
The membrane used is the NADIR
®
-UP150, a membrane specifically developed for MBR
applicationsThis membrane has been used for numerous MBR plants worldwide. The membrane
is characterized by an excellent chemical and mechanical durability. It is also hydrophilic, which
allows high flows with a low fouling potential.
Table 1
: NADIR-UP150 properties
Material
Nominal pore size
Allowable pH range
Allowable temperature range
Preservative
polyethersulphone (PES)
0.04µm (150 kDa).
2-11
40 °C
Glycerine 20% / Sodium benzoate 3%
Laminate
The membrane is fused with a drainage layer (polyester) in a lamination process. A solid
connection and at the same time a high water permeability are realized with this process. This
compound creates a backwashable membrane laminate (
). This self-supporting membrane laminate with only 2 mm thickness has a high packing
density and a low specific weight.