X-FLOW

WATER SOLUTIONS

SEAFLEX 55
PRODUCT BROCHURE

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GENERaL INfORmaTION
Seaflex 55 ultrafiltration (UF) membranes are engineered specifically to provide optimum pre-treatment for seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) systems. The combination of advanced technology and sustainable design facilitate a state-ofthe-art UF membrane for desalination purposes that provides the most costeffective, consistent and high quality SWRO feed water. Thereby, Seaflex 55 sets new standards in providing the world with a valuable missing link between oceans, RO systems, industries, and consumers. Each module with a membrane surface area of 55 m is installed vertically and connected directly to feed and filtrate headers. Pentair X-Flows ultrafiltration membranes know an inside-out flow configuration with two modes of operation: dead end flow or recirculation flow. Recirculation flow is applied to increase the turbulence on the membrane surface. Both modes of operation are discontinuous with alternating filtration (production) and backwash (cleaning) steps. In the filtration step feed water is forced through the fibers, and in the backwash step some of the filtrate is forced back through the membranes to remove any solids. The inside-out configuration offers a high performance (flux/tmp) at a low energy and chemical consumption.

ULTRafILTRaTION aDVaNTaGES
Compared with traditional media filtration, ultrafiltration membranes offer the following advantages: Delivers a high filtrate quality Yields substantial savings in space, cost and energy Suited to build scalable systems Easy to integrate with other processes Provides a reliable single barrier for bacteria and viruses Protects public health, operators & the environment

BENEfITS
Dead End Filtration - Simple layout - Low energy consumption Chemically Enhanced Backwash - Low operating pressure - Fully automated, no operator involvement - Uses low cost chemicals Fully automatic operation - Logging of operating parameters - Minimal maintenance expenses - Integrity testing Pressurized System - Fully enclosed - Small footprint Direct coagulation with inorganic coagulants - Short retention times - High removal of organics

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EffICIENCY

DESIGN

Pentair X-Flow has developed specific technologies, know-how and insights into the pre-treatment for SWRO systems using UF membranes. The distinctive features and performances make UF membranes the optimum and most cost-effective technology for seawater pre-treatment. The membranes provide a simple, single barrier solution to produce high-quality feed water that meets the highest standards for silt density index (SDI) and turbidity. With its superior particle retention performance and membrane integrity, Seaflex 55 provides an excellent permeate quality and keeps the RO membranes free from fouling and plugging with fine silt.

Seaflex 55 membranes consistently produce high-quality feed water for SWRO systems at low life cycle costs and with a small overall footprint. The energy and chemical usage is minimized while the RO cleaning frequency is substantially reduced. With the ability to deliver high performances in a broad range of feed water turbidities and a silt density index (SDI) of less than 2, Seaflex 55 membranes also substantially increase the overall system efficiency and the lifespan of the RO membranes.

Seaflex 55 successfully combines the vertical design of the Aquaflex inside-out technology with the advantages of a robust design that is ideally suited for high salinity environments. The corrosion resistant membrane housings made of PVC contain hollow fiber UF membranes that offer a high output of clean water while operating at low pressures. With a maximum filtration surface per module, Seaflex 55 offers high flux rates, a low bleed flow and long filtration times.

SpECIfICaTIONS
Membrane area [m/ft] Membrane Diameter [mm/mil] Recovery Silt Density Index Turbidity 55 [590] 0.8 [31] 90-98% <2 < 0.1 NTU

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Permeate

SEafLEx SKID DESIGN

The best performance is achieved when the Seaflex 55 modules are used with the corrosion resistant Seaflex skid design, which standard incorporates Pentair Smart Technology. With its excellent modular characteristics, the Seaflex skid offers a nominal capacity of up to 800 m/h by featuring up to 6,600 m of premium membrane surface. This skid layout represents a considerable footprint reduction and provides convenient accessibility to all modules for fast construction and maintenance. The integrated Pentair Smart Technology is an automated intelligence algorithm that ensures maximum system performance and run-time while minimizing the energy and chemical usage. The system can respond in real-time to feed water quality and system changes by adjusting settings as needed, thus eliminating excess energy and chemical consumption. Pentair Smart Technology automatically optimizes the actual performance of the installation in real-time.

X-FLOW MODULE OVERVIEW

Potable water XIGA 55 AQuaflex 55 Seaguard 55 Seaflex 55 Compact 32V Compact 33V (airlift mbr) Compact 27 Compact 33 (Crossflow MBR) Water miracle R-100 HFS 60 Silica o o o o o process water o o o o o o o o o desaliNatioN Pre-TreatmeNt MuNicipal wastewater o o INdustrial wastewater o o WINE FiltratioN silica removal

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ABOUT PENTaIR X-FLOW
Pentair X-Flow has broad know-how and a proud history in the development and application of innovative membrane filtration technologies. The company develops and supplies membrane technology to global municipal and industrial markets. The product portfolio contains numerous standard membranes, modules and units for filtration and purification processes. Throughout the years, Pentair X-Flow has especially gained expertise and experience in water purification, ranging from producing potable water to treating wastewater and the pre-treatment of seawater, but also in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Worldwide, Pentair X-Flow has an extensive network of professional sales offices, service centers, agents and distributors that work together to make Pentair X-Flow the partner of choice for world-class water purification solutions.

FULL CIRCLE MEmBRaNE TECHNOLOGY PaRTNER

The success of any project, no matter how big or small, starts with the selection of the right membrane product, continues during the design and commissioning phase and is finally guaranteed by the right maintenance and timely service. With research, production, engineering, automation, project management and service in-house, Pentair X-Flow focuses on the development of durable and reliable products that can be tailored to the specific needs of our customers. As all of these aspects are equally important to us, Pentair X-Flow is able to support its customers from A-Z and achieve unique results together. The benefits of this full circle partnering approach are demonstrated by the many worldwide projects where Pentair X-Flows innovative membrane products are applied.

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