Forward Osmosis System Components
Sterlitech offers a do it yourself (DIY) kit for operating our Membrane Test Cells in addition to Benchtop Systems and Skid Mounted Systems.
The kit does not include:
1) Wiring instructions
2) Motor/Pump/VFD do not have switch and are not wired
3) All connections will need to be made for threading and swaged fittings and swaged
4) Membrane test cells are not mounted
Interested in learning how to operate our membrane process equipment? Check out our MPD channel to watch videos now!
SKU | Product Name | Est Ship | Price | |
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1220158 | PRO Carboy Tank Assembly | 5-7 days | $1,063.73 | |
1220189 | FO Carboy Tank Assembly, 5L | 5-7 days | $789.16 | |
1230016 | MasterFlex L/S Computer-Compatible Digital Peristaltic Pump Kit, 0.1 to 600 rpm, Includes High-Performance pump head, 34 to 3400mL/min flow rate, Includes PP fittings and 25' of C-Flex Tubing, 115V/60Hz | 3-4 weeks | $10,196.62 |
Accessory
Applications
Forward Osmosis technology is most commonly used for an array of wastewater recycling and water reclamation applications. Areas in which an FO cell may be used include:
- Water reclamation from oil and gas exploration
- Landfill wastewater
- Alternative energy/biogas wastewater
- Medical/dental wastewater
- Membrane bioreactors
- Seawater desalination
- Radioactive wastewater
- Carpet manufacturing wastewater
- Pressure Retarded Osmosis (PRO) to generate electricity
Other uses for Forward Osmosis Cells:
- Pretreatment for Reverse Osmosis procedure
- Concentrating juices (grape juice to wine, tomato paste)
- Pharmaceuticals
- Nutraceuticals
Specifications
Specifications by Material:
Product Family | Innovator | Explorer | Developer | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
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Material |
Acetal (Delrin) |
316 Stainless Steel |
Virgin PTFE |
Acrylic |
Acetal (Delrin) |
316 Stainless Steel |
Virgin PTFE |
Acrylic |
Hastelloy™ |
316 Stainless Steel |
Acrylic |
Hastelloy™ |
Maximum Bolts Torque Setting (in-lbs) |
60 |
NA |
15 |
45 |
60 |
NA |
15 |
45 |
70 |
NA |
45 |
70 |
Maximum Fittings Torque Setting (in-lbs) |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
Max Pressure |
69 bar |
69 bar |
27.6 bar |
27.6 bar |
69 bar |
69 bar |
27.6 bar |
27.6 bar |
69 bar |
69 bar |
15.2 bar |
69 bar |
Max Temperature |
82°C |
150°C |
260°C |
88°C |
82°C |
150°C |
260°C |
88°C |
150°C |
150°C |
88°C |
150°C |
General FO Cell Specifications:
CF016-FO | CF042-FO | Sepa FO | |
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Active Membrane Area | 20.6 cm2 (3.2 in2) | 42 cm2 (6.5 in2) | 140 cm2 (22 in2) |
Hold-Up Vol. | 13 mL (0.44 oz) | 17 mL (0.57 oz) | 70 mL (2.4 oz) |
Connections |
Feed:1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) Draw Solute:1/4 in FNPT (top of cell) |
Feed:1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) Draw Solute:1/4 in FNPT (top of cell) |
Feed:1/4 in FNPT (base of cell) Draw Solute:1/4 in FNPT (top of cell) |
Outer Dimensions | 12.7 x 10 x 8.3 cm (5 x 4 x 3.25 in) | 12.7 x 10 x 8.3 cm (5 x 4 x 3.25 in) | 16.51 x 21.3 x 5 cm (6.5 x 8.38 x 2.07 in) |
Active Area Dimensions | 4.52 x 4.52 cm (1.78 x 1.78 in) | 9.207 x 4.572 cm (3.625 x 1.8 in) | 9.7 x 14.7 cm (3.81 x 5.78 in) |
Slot Depth | 0.23 cm (0.09 in) | 0.23 cm (0.09 in) | 0.19 cm (0.075 in) |
Documentation
Animation
Here is an animation showing how FO systems typically operate:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is the flat sheet membrane I'm using measuring a flux value less than the published flux value?
Flow characteristics for a spiral element and flat sheet membrane are significantly different and are really only comparable on a qualitative basis. Variability in the membrane manufacturing process, differences in water composition, test procedures, and test equipment, used in a factory, laboratory, or elsewhere, will impact water flux results.