Ultrafiltration (UF) is a water purification process in which water is forced through a semipermeable membrane. Suspended solids and high-molecular-weight solutes remain on one side of the membrane, the retentate side, while water and low-molecular-weight solutes filter through the membrane to the permeate side.
- Treatment and recycling of wastewater and industrial process water
- Removal of particulates and macromolecules (for example, 90-95% arsenic removal) for potable water production
- Standalone systems
- Augmentation or replacement of secondary and tertiary filtration stages in existing water treatment plants
- Filtration of paper pulp mill effluent
- Food and beverage industry applications
- Water softening