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Plate and frame modules incorporating IRIS organic membranes Ultrafi ltration

Pleiade®: the benchmark in organic ultrafi ltration

Membranes and cut-off s

Modules

Pleiade®

Membranes

PLEIADE® modules incorporating IRIS ultrafi ltration membranes provide high performance, reliability, longevity and a low operating cost.The most cost eff ective organic membrane for demanding applications.

We have a range of pilot modules that allow feasibility studies to be undertaken at laboratory and industrial scale. Please ask for details.

Pilot modules

CHARACTERISTICSMaterials Cut-off Monotubular Trilobe

u Polyethersulfone (PES) 3, 10, 30, 100 kD PES 3028

u Polyvinylidene fl uoride (PVDF) 40 kD PVDF 3065

u Acrylonitrile copolymers (A) 40 kD A 3038

50 kD A 3042

50 kD A 3050

Please ask about membrane options

LABORATORY INDUSTRIAL

Type Membranesarea (cm2) Type Membrane

area (m2)Numberof plates

Area/plate

m2

Rayfl ow 200 UFP 10 0.1 - 7 1 - 64 0.11

RP 2030 7.0 - 27.3 20 - 78 0.35

RP 2060 30.8 - 58.8 88 - 168 0.35

RP 2085 60.9 - 88.0 174 - 252 0.35

Cross section of the membrane viewed under a scanning electron microscope

Cross section of the membrane viewed under a scanning electron microscope

AUTOMOTIVE AND MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES

4 Synthetic oils

4 Electrophoretic paint

4 Rinse water after pre-treatment cleaning

4 Water based paint spray booths

ENVIRONMENTALALL INDUSTRIES

4 Membrane bioreactor for biodegradable effl uents

4 On-board membrane bioreactor

BIO-INDUSTRIES,AND PHARMACEUTICALVETERINARY AND FOOD

4 Extraction - clarifi cation• human and veterinary vaccines• cell and plasma derivatives

MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

4 Standardisation of milk

u most reliable confi guration in ultrafi ltration off ering:4 high fl ux rates4 stable fl ux rates

u compact design

u well suited to high viscosity fl uids

u well suited to high solids

u simple maintenance including rapid access to membranes for inspection and ease of cleaning

u low energy consumption

u low investment cost

Pleiade®: the best choice of performance

Pleiade®: the best choice for your needs

Main applications

u more than 1 000 industrial references throughout the world confi rms Pleiade® as the best choice

u modular design readily adaptable to diff erent production requirements

u well suited to many industrial processes including automotive paint and waste water treatment

u process support and technical assistance available both pre-contract and after sales

u membranes are manufactured from FDA approved materials. USDA compliant modules available on request

Plate and frame modules• stainless steel• stainless clad steel

PLEIADE® membrane bioreactor for treating 1 000 m3/day of effl uent using ultrafi ltration

PLEIADE® modules working on a cathodic electrocoating process

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u TechnologyNovasep Process - Orelis

5, chemin du PilonSaint-Maurice-de-Beynost01708 MIRIBEL Cedex (F)orelis@novasep.comPhone : +33 (0)4 72 01 27 27Fax : +33 (0)4 78 55 38 33

Novasep, Inc.

23 Creek CircleBoothwyn, PA 19061 - USAinfo@novasepinc.comPhone: +1 610 494 0447Fax: +1 610 494 1988

Novasep Japan K.K.

Isobe Building 7th FloorSamon Cho 13, Sinjuku, Tokyo 160-017 JAPANinfo@novasep-japan.comPhone: +81 (0)3-3350-4620Fax: +81 (0)3-3341-4550

Novasep Asia

Hui Yin Plaza, South Tower, #1401No. 2288 Huashan RoadShanghai, 200030 - CHINAshanghai.offi ce@novasep.com.cnPhone: +86 (0)21 5407 0208Fax: +86 (0)21 5407 0206

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Ultrafi ltration of Electrophoretic Paints

Pleiade® mp4

Advantages

Pleiade®

Membranes

ORELIS’ Pleiade® plate and frame system was fi rst introduced over 25 years ago and is used by many of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. To meet the changing demands of the market, the MP4 retains the proven benefi ts of plate and frame technology with improved maintenance and operation.

SUPERIOR DESIGN

u Free liquid fl ow path

u No paint fl ow obstruction

u Proven and reliable plate and frame technology

u Visual identifi cation of the permeate of each membrane

EASILY ADAPTABLE

u MP4 can directly replace spiral wound fi lters on existing skids

EFFICIENCY

u High output performance

u Low energy requirement

EXCEPTIONAL RELIABILITY

u Long membrane life

MP4 UNIQUE DESIGN

u Each membrane has a shutoff valve

u Damaged membranes can be identifi ed and isolated

READY TO USE

u No pre-conditioning of the membrane required

EASY TO CLEAN

u No spacer grill

u Modules can be individually isolated for maintenance without stopping production

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

u Entirely recycled by Orelis

u No disposal cost

Technical characteristic

Standard skids

* Average fl ux depending upon paint. Other confi gurations available.

MP4 50 MP4 70

Hydraulic Characteristics

Paint fl ow rate: 16 m3/h 23 m3/h

Permeate output*: 500 l/h 700 l/h

Allowable Pressure

Maximum: 5 bar 5 bar

Paint inlet: 4 bar 4 bar

Paint outlet: 1 bar 1 bar

Dimensions

Height: 1 205 mm 1 205 mm

Width: 380 mm 380 mm

Depth: 350 mm 365 mm

MP4 UNITS OUTPUT* (L/H) DIMENSIONS (M)

MP4 50 MP4 70 Length Height Width

2 1000 1400 1.0 1.8 1.0

4 2000 2800 1.8 1.8 1.0

6 3000 4200 2.6 1.8 1.0

8 4000 5600 3.4 1.8 1.0

10 5000 7000 4.2 1.8 1.0

Cleaning off -line 2 MP4 1.2 1.8 1.2

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Disclaimers

The information contained on this brochure are provided “as is” for informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of accuracy or completeness. In no event will Groupe Novasep be liable to any party for any damages or any other losses for access or reliance upon any information contained on this brochure.

u TechnologyNovasep Process - Orelis

5, chemin du PilonSaint-Maurice-de-Beynost01708 MIRIBEL Cedex (F)orelis@novasep.comPhone : +33 (0)4 72 01 27 27Fax : +33 (0)4 78 55 38 33

Novasep, Inc.

23 Creek CircleBoothwyn, PA 19061 - USAinfo@novasepinc.comPhone: +1 610 494 0447Fax: +1 610 494 1988

Novasep Japan K.K.

Isobe Building 7th FloorSamon Cho 13, Sinjuku, Tokyo 160-017 JAPANinfo@novasep-japan.comPhone: +81 (0)3-3350-4620Fax: +81 (0)3-3341-4550

Novasep Asia

Hui Yin Plaza, South Tower, #1401No. 2288 Huashan RoadShanghai, 200030 - CHINAshanghai.offi ce@novasep.com.cnPhone: +86 (0)21 5407 0208Fax: +86 (0)21 5407 0206