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SKYHYDRANT
- USER GUIDE & DATA SHEET
TECHNICAL DATA
Filtration of potable non-saline surface water or groundwater for small
communities. Not suitable for use with seawater or brackish water or other water
sources containing contaminants such as heavy metals.
Typical filtrate production capacity treating clear surface water1
3 metres to 4 metres head pressure
Pressurised outside to inside filtration
500µm or finer
50 NTU
< 0.1 NTU
> 4 LRV (for particles 2 to 5µm)
> 0 to 35˚C ( > 32 to 95
o
F)
> 0 to 35˚C (> 32 to 95
o
F)
Note: The unit must not be allowed to freeze
6.0 to 9.0pH Note: Exposure to chlorine or chloramines is not recommended
in feeds below 6.5pH
100kPa
MEMCOR
®
membrane filtration module polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) hollow
fibre ultrafiltration membrane with nominal pore size 0.04µm. Filter direction
outside to inside.
Food grade polyethylene (PE)
Various including PVC and PP
EPDM typical
Various including PE, ABS, Nylon and PVC
Typical Application
Typical Feed Inlet Pressure Range
for Gravity Feed
“Filter” Mode Operation
Feed Pre-Screen Mesh Size
Recommended
Max. Recommended Feed Turbidity
Filtered Water Turbidity
Typical Log Reduction Value
Operating Feed Temperature Range
Temperature Range for
Tansportation and Storage
Feed pH Range
Maximum Housing Operating
Pressure
Membrane Module Details
Materials of Construction:
Module Housing Assembly
Valves
Seals and Gaskets
Pipe and Fittings
Model Number
SkyHydrant
MAX
(SH1200)
SkyHydrant
GEM
(SH600)
Nominal litres per day using low turbidity feed water
Nominal 12,000 litres per day
Nominal 6,000 litres per day
2 to 10pH typical
Note: Occasional brief exposure during chlorine cleans to 10.5pH is acceptable
Approximately 15 litres
Gravity drain waste outlet to be provided adjacent to unit
300 to 500mg/L / 300 to 500ppm
Typically about 300 grams of citric acid powder will be used
Mechanical Agitation
Allowable pH Range for Cleaning
Waste Water Volume Per Backwash
Typical Target Chlorine
Concentration During a Chlorine
Clean
Cleaning Concentrate and Volume
Required for an Acid Cleaning Cycle
Backwash
2.0 to 2.2pH
(not less than 2.0pH)
Not Required
Installed under cover with protection from direct sunlight and rainfall
Typical Target Acid Concentration
During an Acid Clean
Electricity Supply
Recommended Installation Location
1 Feed water quality will affect production capacity.
2 Unscreened or coarsely screened raw water may reduce membrane operating life.
3 Capacity and backwashing/cleaning frequency will typically vary with feed turbidity.
