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PULSION MBR System
Low-Energy Submerged Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration
Optimized Design for High Performance
Over 50 Years of Membrane Experience
Koch Separation Solutions (KSS) is a global leader in membrane filtration technologies with over 50 years
of membrane experience and thousands of system installations worldwide. The PULSION® MBR is the
next-generation PURON® MBR, featuring reduced energy requirements, a smaller footprint, and a simplified
design and operation. Suited for both municipal and industrial water and wastewater applications,
the PULSION MBR is our cost-effective, compact, and automated solution.
PURON Membrane
The uniquely designed PURON membrane is a 0.03 micron reinforced PVDF ultrafiltration membrane
that acts as an excellent barrier to suspended solids, bacteria, and other pathogens. The narrow pore size
distribution ensures high permeability and sustainable, uninterrupted operation with reduced maintenance
and cleaning requirements.
PULSION MBR Module
The PULSION MBR ultrafiltration system features layout options reduce membrane tank sizing.
our unique single-header design where fibers The combination of greater productivity, increased
are fixed only on the bottom and can float freely packing density, and a streamlined system
to eliminate clogging and buildup. Additionally, configuration allows the overall system footprint
the PULSION MBR introduces an innovative to be significantly reduced.
and patented air scour method. A large air bubble
The size of the air delivery equipment is reduced
is pulsed through the chambered fiber bundle,
by up to 50% and air cycle valves are eliminated
creating a highly efficient piston-like pumping action.
because of a reduced air flow rate applied
This unique design results in up to 40% lower air
continuously to the membranes as opposed
and aeration energy requirements than traditional
to a higher rate applied cyclically. This simplified
air scour methods.
blower arrangement and train configuration further
Improved recirculation of mixed liquor within the reduce equipment and engineering costs associated
membrane module not only results in lowered air with the design, construction, and operation of
requirements, but also boosts achievable fluxes. PULSION MBR systems.
Optimized module design and flexible system
Impact of Effective Solids Removal
Without PULSION With PULSION
Gross Flux (lmh) , Temperature (C)
500 50
450 45
Municipal Sludge 40
400 MLSS: 12 g/L
35
TMP (mbar)
350 30
300 25
250 20
15
200
10
150 5
100 0
Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
TMP Flux Temperature
High-Efficiency, Low-Energy Submerged Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration
Single Header
Free floating fiber tips
don’t restrict
Solids
Solids pushed by
PULSION Bubble
PULSION ® Bubble
Piston-like pumping effect
in bundle chamber
PURON ® Membrane
Robust reinforced PVDF
hollow fibers
Bundle Chamber
Harnesses aeration energy
of PULSION bubble
Central Aeration
Injects air directly into
PULSION MBR Module
fiber bundle
Benefits
• 40% aeration energy savings
• 25% footprint reduction
• Simplified design and operation
Packaged MBR Systems
KSS pre-engineered systems feature comprehensive, complete packaged MBR systems for flow rates up to
250,000 GPD (950 m3/day). This system is designed to treat municipal and industrial water and wastewater
for a variety of applications, including food, beverage, dairy, leachate, and produced water. Benefiting from the
robust PURON hollow fiber membrane and a comprehensive biological system, these systems can reduce
BOD and nitrogen concentrations down to 5 and 10 mg/L, respectively.
Koch Separation Solutions
Koch Separation Solutions (KSS) is a global leader in separation technologies.
With best-in-class domain expertise, technologies and systems, KSS is uniquely positioned
to help customers purify and recover valuable process streams and achieve sustainability goals
across food and beverage, life science, and general industrial markets.
Services & Support
KSS ASSIST™ Service & Maintenance Program • RELCO After-Market Services • SepTrac™ Smart System
www.kochseparation.com • [email protected]
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