Ceramic Membranes

A ceramic membrane consists of a series of hollow tubes cast into a ceramic stick. The permeate travels from the inner tube through the ceramic to the outer surface. These membranes will handle some suspended solids.

Functional features include:

• handle extreme pH and temperature
• handle solvents
• steam sterilisable
• accepts higher permeate pressure
• low amount of area per element
• high capital/replacement cost
• long life expectancy

GEA has a special relationship with Tami Industries, a supplier of ceramic membranes. The Isoflux membrane, one of the range of products offered by Tami, is manufactured using a patented process. This provides the membrane with unique characteristics, which offer advantages in certain processing applications.