Pilot Modules for Confident Wastewater Screening and Scalable Piloting

Our pilot modules are designed to help you quickly understand how tubular ultrafiltration performs on your wastewater, and to give you reliable, scalable data when you’re preparing full‐scale implementation. Whether you need fast feasibility insights or realistic operational results, we offer two pilot module types so you can choose the level of detail that fits your goals.

Two Types of Pilot Modules — Tailored to Your Needs

Whether you’re starting with early‑stage testing or scaling up a large industrial installation, our membrane portfolio adapts to your project’s needs.

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Screening Pilot Modules

 (P1, P5, P13, P22)

These compact, versatile modules are ideal when you need quick answers with minimal setup. They help you determine whether tubular UF is the right fit for your wastewater and guide your early design decisions.

Best for:

  • Evaluating whether a membrane is suitable for your wastewater
  • Comparing different MWCO options
  • Observing fouling behavior and process feasibility

These modules focus on core membrane behavior, giving you fast, actionable insights without the complexity of full hydraulic or scaling parameters.

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2. Scalable Piloting Modules

(315G modules; 3″, 1.5 m)

When you need results, you can trust for full‑scale design, these modules provide data that mirrors real‑world system performance. They offer a deeper understanding of both hydraulic and membrane behavior under realistic conditions.

They enable you to:

  • Measure pressure drops accurately
  • Determine membrane permeability under true operating conditions
  • Validate scalable flux values for system design

Because their geometry closely resembles industrial modules, the results you collect can be confidently extrapolated to full‑scale installations—reducing uncertainty and de‑risking your investment.

Screening Pilot Modules in Detail

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The P1 module is a highly flexible screening tool, particularly suitable for early‑stage testing.

  • Configuration: Single tube module
  • Length: 0.5 m
  • Membrane diameters: Exchangeable
    • 5.5 mm
    • 8 mm
    • 12.7 mm

Key advantages:

  • Easy exchange of membranes
  • Direct comparison of different tube diameters and MWCOs
  • Ideal for rapid screening with minimal feed volume
fixed geometry pilot modules

The P5, P13 and P22 modules extend screening capabilities to multi‑tube configurations while maintaining compact module dimensions.

  • Module length: 1.0 m
  • Connections: Similar across all three modules
  • Membranes: Not exchangeable
ModuleNumber of TubesMembrane Diameter
P5512.7 mm
P13138 mm
P22225.5 mm

Typical use cases:

  • Screening under more representative packing densities
  • Identify indication of permeability range
  • MWCO selection once a preferred geometry is identified

Scalable Piloting Module in Detail

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The 315G module is our standard solution for scalable piloting.

  • Diameter: 3″
  • Length: 1.5 m

This module is sufficiently large to generate reliable operational data, especially when multiple modules are installed in series.

Key benefits:

  • Accurate measurement of permeability and pressure drops
  • Representative hydraulics for scale‑up
  • Suitable for extended pilot campaigns
  • Strong correlation with full‑scale system performance

Key advantages:

  • Easy exchange of membranes
  • Direct comparison of different tube diameters and MWCOs
  • Ideal for rapid screening with minimal feed volume

Choosing the Right Pilot Module

Early feasibility & MWCO screening:
→ P1, P5, P13 or P22 modules

Scale‑up validation & system design input:
→ 315G modules (single or multiple in series)

Together, these pilot modules provide a structured and efficient pathway from initial wastewater screening to confident full‑scale membrane system design.

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