Test Module

This is a test hollow fiber membrane module that allows verification of separation performance with a small sample before full-scale implementation. It supports both UF (ultrafiltration) and MF (microfiltration) grades, and testing can be easily performed using a handheld pump.

Reproducing Actual Equipment Performance with Small-Scale Testing

The test module miniaturizes the UF and MF membrane performance of actual equipment. It enables simple testing of separation performance (presence or absence of target substances) and operating or cleaning conditions with a small sample, supporting scale-up considerations.

Details of Test Module

Features

Features of Pencil-Type Module

Small-scale testing is possible for processing volumes of several hundred mL.

Simple separation performance checks support easy membrane selection.

Filtration experiments can be conducted immediately using a handheld pump under low pressure and low linear velocity conditions.

A full lineup of UF (ultrafiltration) and MF (microfiltration) membranes is available, making it easy to select the appropriate membrane for the application.

Operation is even easier when using the separately sold pencil unit.

Features of Lab Module

Optimal operating conditions (pressure, flow rate, cleaning, etc.) can be identified with a view toward full-scale implementation.

By collecting engineering data, it is possible to estimate the required number of membranes and approximate installation costs.

Through paid sample testing at our technical center, we evaluate items necessary for scale-up, such as optimal operating conditions, chemical cleaning design, filtration rate measurement, and backwash effectiveness assessment.

For samples that are difficult to take off-site, rental of test equipment and technical lectures are also available.

Microza® Pencil-Type Module and Lab Module

Product Specifications of Test Module

	Pencil-Type Module	Lab Module
Purpose of Use	To confirm whether separation of the target substance is possible	To obtain engineering data for scale-up and estimate membrane filtration costs
Sample Volume	Several hundred milliliters (beaker scale)	Several tens of liters
Product Dimensions (mm)	132 L × 20 φ	347 L × 42 φ
Applicability by Purpose
Evaluation of Separation Performance	Yes	Yes
Filtrate Sample Preparation	Yes	Yes
Evaluation of Filtration Rate	Limited	Yes
Identification of Optimum Operating Conditions	No	Yes
Chemical Cleaning Effectiveness	No	Yes
Backwash Effectiveness	No	Yes

Pre-Implementation Evaluation Test Service

Asahi Kasei conducts evaluation tests using sample liquids so that customers can confidently select Microza®. Based on the test results, we propose optimal operating conditions and equipment specifications.

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