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AdultPG DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
SAHYADRI SCIENCE COLLEGE, SHIVAMOGGA-577203
A SEMINAR REPORT ON
MEMBRANE FILTRATION
UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF
SUBMITTED BY:-
Dr. Syed Murthuza
SWATHI D S
Lecturer
I MSc I SEM
PG Department of
PG Department of Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Sahyadri Science College
Sahyadri Science College
Shivamogga-577203
Shivamogga-577203
Contents
INTRODUCTION
MECHANISM OF MEMBRANE FILTRATION
TYPES OF MEMBRANE FILTRATION
APPLICATIONS OF MEMBRANE FILTRATION
ADVANTAGES OF MEMBRANE FILTRATION
DISADVANTAGES OF MEMBRANE FILTRATION
CONCLUSION
REFERENCE
INRTODUCTION
Membrane filtration technique is also know as “Millipore filter technique”
Membrane filtration is a separation process that uses the membrane
barrier to separate particles or solutes in a liquid or gas based on their size
or molecular weight.
This method is normally used when the microbial number is low in water
sample
The process of membrane filtration involves applying pressure to the feed
solution or suspending the particles in a solution and forcing at through the
membrane
MECHANISM OF MEMBRANE FILTRATION
TYPES OF MEMBRANE FILTRATION
The membrane filtration is classified into four types on the basis of pore
size.
1. Microfiltration
2. Ultrafiltration
3. Nanofiltration
4. Reverse osmosis filtration
1. Microfiltration : Microfiltration is a one of the physical separation
process that removes contaminants like microorganism from process fluids
fats and suspended solids.
pore size : 1.0 – 0.01
operating pressure , psi : <30
type of materials removed :
clay, bacteria, large viruses,
suspended solids.
2.Ultrafiltration
These are the filtration is an low pressure , cross flow separation technique used to remove very fine
particles . Ultrafiltration membranes are capable of removing particles of 0.01 to 0.001 micro sizes.
Types of materials removed : viruses, proteins, starches, colloids, silica, dye fat etc
3. Nanofiltration
Nano filtration process which rejects particles the approximate size of 0.001 micro means one nanometer. Nano filtration is a pressure driver
membrane processes.it is an separation technology operates.
Pore size : 0.001 – 0.0001
Types of materials removed : sugar,
pesticides, herbicides, divalent anions
4 .Reverse osmosis :
These membrane system used an efficient separation of all dissolved salts and inorganic molecules as well as most organic compounds.
Pore size : 0.0001
Types of materials removed :
Monovalent salts
HEPA filtration [ High Efficiency Particulate Air ] :
HEPA are the efficiency standard of air filters.it is an officially by the U.S Dep. Of
energy. This type of air filter can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen,
mold, bacteria, and any airborne particles with a size of 0.3 microns.
Seitz filtration :
A filter disc [originally of asbestos] with pores so fine that they will not
permit passage of bacteria . these filter consist of highly fibrillated pure
cellulose fibers.
Diatomaceous earth filter [DE] :
The process uses diatoms or diatomaceous earth the skeletal remains of
small. Sigle celled organisms as the filter media consisting of 2 types. One is food
grade which is suitable for consumption and another one is filter grade.
Advantages of membrane filtration :
Water and wastewater treatment
Food and beverage industry
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology
Healthcare
Environmental protection
Industrial processes
Removes turbidity , suspended solids
Separation of microbial cells
HEPA Filter : Life span of up to 10 years
For separation of viruses from bacteria
Production of liquid dosage
Removing cysts , algae and asbestos from water
Separation can be carried out continuously
No complx instrumentation
Disadvantages :
It is high in a cost
Chances of skin burning
Showing problem to handling
High electricity spending
High pressure drops
Conclusion :
Membrane filtration is an important physical separation process used
in downstream processing and purification of several pharmaceutical
products . membrane filtration is widely used in separation heat of liable
substances and volatile liquids in cosmetic and perfumes industry.
Membrane filtration it is a barrier to separate contaminants from water.
Reference :
Prescott – Harley – Klein – S – Microbiology 7th edition : 2008
The text book of Microbiology by Surinder Kumar – First edition :2012
The book of membrane filtration [ applications, techniques, and problems ]
edited by Bernard J. Dutka
