HYDRAcapTM MAX Ultrafiltration

Maximum Performance, Optimal Solution

HYDRAcapTM MAX is used to treat a wide range of highly variable waters as either primary
treatment or as pretreatment to reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF). Compared
to conventional pretreatment and other UF membrane pre-treatment, HYDRAcapTM MAX
offers the combined benefits of high recovery and low footprint requirement due to its
optimized membrane area and novel cleaning regimes. High strength TIPS PVDF
membrane minimizes fiber breakage rate and ensures consistently superior filtrate quality,
which enables RO and NF systems to be operated at higher fluxes, while maintaining
longer intervals between cleanings.

Capillary Technology vs. Conventional Pretreatment

Consistent filtrate quality with turbidity below 0.1 NTU
Smaller footprint
Reduced chemical consumption, especially of coagulants
Wastewater disposal is less problematic due to lower volume and decreased
chemical consumption
Increased efficiency of RO membrane system design and operation, contributing to
reduced capital and operational costs
Maximizes RO performance by allowing elements to operate longer with less
Cross-sectional view of TIPS PVDF fiber
cleaning

Footprint Comparison
Basis: 20,000 m3/day production with one rack
Hydranautics: 120 HYDRAcapTM MAX 80 modules
Competitor A: Outside-in flow configuration
Competitor B: Inside-out flow configuration

HYDRAcapTM MAX Advantages

Backwash-free Operation High Membrane Area TIPS Fiber Technology
Air scour replaces traditional backwash (up to 105 m per module)
2
Increased tensile and fatigue strength
as physical cleaning mode Reduced footprint which minimizes integrity issues
Leads to maximized recovery >98% Lower skid cost Increased chemical resistance which
No backwash pump nor ancillary allows for more effective cleans at
Fewer seals / connections
equipment required extreme pH
Increased tolerance to chlorine, peroxide,
ozone and other oxidants
HYDRAcapTM MAX Reference Plants Specifications
Potable Water UF Plant, Croatia Configuration Capillary (outside-in)
A small-town municipality drinking water plant,
Membrane Polymer TIPS PVDF
using sand filtration to treat surface water, had high
levels of effluent bacteria and turbidity and the plant Pore size 0.08 µm
was unable to meet regulatory requirements as a Capillary inner diameter, inches (mm) 0.024 (0.6)
result. Chlorine dosing concentrations had to be
increased for disinfection, which subsequently Capillary outer diameter, inches (mm) 0.047 (1.2)
increased formation of disinfection byproducts. Nominal membrane area ft2 (m2)
In order to improve plant effluent quality, 2.06 MGD (8.0 MLD) UF system was installed
HYDRAcapTM MAX 40 560 (52)
in parallel to the sand filters. This system, fed by surface water, was commissioned in
Sep. 2014 and is installed with 2 racks of 34 HYDRAcapTM MAX 60 modules (68 in total). HYDRAcapTM MAX 60 840 (78)
HYDRAcapTM MAX membrane technology helps in complete removal of bacteria and HYDRAcapTM MAX 80 1130 (105)
provides consistent water quality.
Application Data
Ground Water UF – RO Plant, China
Two systems were supplied to the same customer Typical Filtrate Flux Range, gfd (l/m2/h) 20 – 65 (34 – 110)
at this location in Hebei. 19.2 MLD (4.95 MGD) first Flow Rate Range gpm (m3/h)
UF system, fed by ground water, commissioned in
Sep. 2013 utilized 4 racks of 38 HYDRAcapTM MAX HYDRAcap TM
MAX 40 7.5 – 24.4 (1.7 – 5.5)
60 modules (152 in total) followed by 696 HYDRAcap TM
MAX 60 11.7 – 37.9 (2.7 – 8.6)
Hydranautics RO membranes. Permeate is
HYDRAcapTM MAX 80 15.7 – 51.0 (3.6 – 11.6)
used as boiler feed water. 2.25 MGD (8.7 MLD)
second UF system, fed by wastewater, commissioned in Aug. 2014 utilized 2 racks of 42 Operating pH range 2.0 – 11.0
HYDRAcapTM MAX 60 modules (84 in total) followed by 324 Hydranautics RO Cleaning pH range 1.0 – 13.0
membranes. Permeate is used for cooling tower.
Instantaneous Chlorine Tolerance, ppm 5,000*
Wastewater Reuse UF – RO Plant, UAE
This 6.9 MGD (26.8 MLD) UF system built with Maximum Chlorine Tolerance, ppm-hr 1,000,000
8 racks of 33 HYDRAcapTM MAX 80 modules (264 Operating Mode Cross-flow or dead-end
in total) treats tertiary sewage to produce water
Maximum Feed Pressure, psig (bar), at ≤20°C 73 (5.0)
most suitable to be fed to downstream RO system.
UF system is typically fed with 2-3 NTU turbidity Transmembrane Pressure (TMP) Range, 30 (2.0)
and consistently produces permeate with ≤ 0.1 psig (bar)
NTU turbidity. Such consistent performance of Maximum Instantaneous Turbidity (NTU) 300**
UF membrane modules has led to optimum performance of Hydranautics low energy RO
membranes (1176 in total) which then produces permeate used in district cooling. This *For 60 minutes or less
largest HYDRAcapTM MAX installations commissioned until 2017, worldwide, is located **Higher values can be treated. Consult Hydranautics’ technical staff.
near one of the tallest buildings in the World – Burj Khalifa!

Typical Process Conditions

Air Scour Rate, acfm (m3/h) 7.3 – 9.1 (12.3 – 15.4)
Air Scour Duration 120 – 240 secs.
HYDRAcapTM HYDRAcapTM HYDRAcapTM
MAX 40 MAX 60 MAX 80 Air Scour Frequency Once every 20 – 60 mins.

A, inches (mm) 53.74 (1364.9) 72.15 (1832.6) 92.15 (2340.6) Maintenance Cleaning Freq. 1 – 3 times per day

B, inches (mm) 44.70 (1135.5) 63.11 (1602.9) 83.11 (2110.9) Maintenance Cleaning Duration 20 – 30 mins.
C, inches (mm) 49.50 (1257.3) 67.90 (1724.7) 87.90 (2232.7) Recovery Cleaning Freq. Once every 1 – 3 months
Dry Weight, lbs. (kgs.) 90 (41) 115 (52) 135 (62) Recovery Cleaning Duration 2 hours
Wet Weight, lbs. (kgs.) 161 (73) 220 (100) 260 (118) Disinfection Chemicals NaOCl, ClO2 or NH2Cl
2” Victaulic Pipe Connections in all HYDRAcapTM MAX models Cleaning Chemicals NaOH, HCl, H2SO4 or citric acid

Certification
NSF 61, NSF419. Acceptable for drinking water use under LT2ESWTR

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