PIONEERING

AND ADVANCING
MEMBRANE
TECHNOLOGY

PENTAIR.COM
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OUR
HISTORY
Since its inception in 1966, Pentair has
been known for venturing into new
industries and finding operational
efficiencies. In the course of half a
century, Pentair developed from a U.S.
balloon company into a global water
company. The need for water touches
nearly everything we do. No matter
who we are or where we live, we are all
connected by our dependence on reliable
access to safe and clean water.

Tubular membrane
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Pentair delivers a comprehensive range of smart and sustainable

water solutions to homes, businesses and industries around the
world. Our global knowledge and service network has a great
track record of solving real water problems with industry-leading
technology and proven solutions. We help secure access to the
right water quality by delivering the right solution and application
expertise, anywhere and anytime.

X-Flow is rooted in research at the importance in both drinking water

University of Twente in the Netherlands. production and wastewater treatment
In the early 1980s, a method was processes.
developed to produce hollow-fiber
membranes of exceptional quality and When Pentair acquired X-Flow in
robustness. 2011, it had already been a membrane
technology pioneer for decades. In
In 1993 citizens of Milwaukee suffered 2011, with the acquisition of X-Flow,
from a large Cryptosporidium Pentair became one of the world’s
contaminated water outbreak. Due to leading UF membrane manufacturer.
this outbreak, legislation on drinking Today X-Flow membranes are applied all
water supply was more emphasized over the globe, in drinking water plants,
and tightened. This was the reason in water recycling and reuse, and in a
membrane technology retrieved more wide range of industrial applications.
attention than before.
Today is about continuous
In 1997, X-Flow became part of the improvement and innovation. As one
Clean Process Technologies (CPT) of the leading, manufacturers of
division of Norit. Norit plays an active membrane, modules and advanced
role in the fields of activated carbon, filtration systems, we are one of the
with activated carbon and membrane global forerunners in competitive
technologies holding significant membrane technology.
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X-FLOW AT
A GLANCE
X-Flow delivers membrane technology and application know-how
to OEMs, contractors and end-users. As one of the leading pioneers
and developers of membrane-based filtration concepts, we believe
membranes will be essential in the purification processes of the future.

The introduction of our groundbreaking

technologies through the years
1997
Aquaflex

1970 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000

1972 1984 1995 1998

Crossflow tubular membranes Crossflow MF Xiga Airlift
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APPLICATIONS
Membranes are at the heart of many critical filtration solutions. Pentair X-Flow
technologies are used around the world in a wide range of markets and industries.

1 Pre-treatment seawater 2 Drinking water 3 Industrial wastewater

• Pre-treatment RO • Pre-treatment RO • Membrane bioreactor (MBR)
• Pre-treatment desalination • Pre-treatment desalination • Anaerobic MBR
• Colloidal silica removal • Color & organics removal • Effluent polishing
• Produced water

4 Municipal wastewater 5 Beverages

• Leachate treatment • Beer
• Membrane bioreactor (MBR) • Wine
• Effluent polishing • Juice
• Soft drinks
• Dairy-based protein separation
• Plant-based protein separation

2009 2013 2014 2019

HFS60 Helix X-line Xpert and Nanoqube
and
2005 2010 Reverta 2015 2020

2003 2010 2015 2020

BMF Megablock HWF1000 XF75
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WITH X-FLOW
MEMBRANE+
Membrane+ approach provides technological support to OEMs and
contractors in every project phase. This expert assistance, especially
when provided from an early stage onward, makes the difference in
terms of quality, safety, efficiency and reliability.

Excellent performance starts with choosing Membrane+ is our approach to helping

the right concept and design for a particular customers solve any specific project-related
membrane application. Once up and running, the issue. Our engineers are committed to provide
system has to keep working well. This challenge all the practical support required in every
is often underrated in many industries. project phase from conceptual design to
piloting, start-up and beyond.
We support our partners not only with superior
membrane elements, but also with engineering
know-how, monitoring tools and automation
solutions. We help with all the connecting parts
and the design and construction of complete
skid-based systems.

Xiga Solution in Roetgen, Germany

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X-Flow uniquely combines high- Membrane+ offers you multiple

advantages and clear benefits:
quality membranes with exceptional
Ì Mitigates engineering and
implementation know-how. implementation risks
Our specialized engineers contribute Ì Ensures cost optimization during
to the realization and excellent the plant design phase

operation of your filtration systems. Ì  Avoids design errors and changes

in the execution phase
Ì  Ensures first-time-right project delivery
Ì  Ensures a smooth takeover by
your customer
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"TOGETHER WE
MAXIMIZE YOUR
RESULTS WITH
MEMBRANE+!”

01 Development phase
Through Pentair University, X-Flow offers advanced
education in membrane technology and engineering.

Short and intensive training sessions also help to get the

basic parameters right and avoid costly errors which can
impact short-term and long-term plant performance.

Pentair provides pilot plants and piloting assistance,

allowing you to test applications in real-life circumstances
anywhere, validate design choices and establish KPIs.
Pilot performance optimization is a continuous process of
(data) exchange between engineers.
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02 Design phase
Our process design engineers help your bid
evaluations run smoothly.

Pentair will fine-tune all project

parameters and verify the technical and
commercial feasibility of your full-scale
membrane plant. Our engineers can also
join you in meetings with your customers.

03 Execution phase
Our process engineers build the backbone of your
membrane filtration system.

Our engineers finalize the basic design, produce

drawings and documentations and review the
drafts of the P&IDs, system layout, software
protocols, and commissioning manual. Our
commissioning engineers verify performance
data and fully support you during commissioning
for a successful start-up.

04 Operation phase
X-Flow offers after-sales support that keeps
plants in optimal condition.

Our service engineers offer extensive operational

support by continuously analyzing membrane
performance in order to optimize your system and
advise on further performance improvements, for
example by reducing chemicals consumption and
operating costs. With our MemScan, we assess
the membranes’ remaining operational life to avoid
undue downtime and help with a replacement plan.
 SOLUTIONS
X-Flow Membrane Elements are known for their versatility, durability, and consistent performance,
even when subjected to the most challenging demands. We offer comprehensive water and wastewater
treatment solutions to meet the diverse needs.

Water treatment X-line Provides a pre-engineered solution for surface Wastewater treatment
water, groundwater, seawater, and wastewater
treatment requirements with higher scalability and
flexibility. The solution reduces investment cost
and assembly time with integrated OptiFlow caps in
addition to a high flow-to-footprint ratio compared to
any vertical ultrafiltration system.

x
Crossflow UF Operates in the crossflow membrane
Aquaflex Helps address challenging surface water,
filtration principle using the Pentair X-Flow 5.2 or
groundwater, seawater, and wastewater treatment
8 mm Compact Membrane Elements. Benefiting
requirements. It offers unmatched flexibility in
from the Pentair X-Flow Flux Enhancement Helix
operation: dead-end flow, circulation with feed-
Technology, it prevents cake formation on the
and-bleed and AirFlush is possible to improve
membrane layer by producing higher permeate
performance and maximize output. HFNano Pure and clean water from surface water flows at lower crossflow velocities and saves energy
without the use of chemicals! Install Pentair X-Flow compared to the traditional crossflow membrane
HFNano Solution with the Pentair X-Flow HFW1000 filtration systems.
membrane elements, it leverages the strengths
of hollow fiber technology and nanofiltration
(NF) membranes into a sustainable membrane
filtration solution. The X-Flow innovative HFW1000 Crossflow MBR Crossflow UF also applies the
hollow-fiber NF membrane element is chlorine Pentair X-Flow 5.2 or 8 mm Compact Membrane
resistant and backwashable, which helps address Elements and benefits from the Pentair X-Flow Flux
the challenges of spiral-wound NF membranes. Enhancement Helix Technology. Crossflow MBR
The X-Flow HFNano Solution eliminates the need offers the great combination with the bioreactor.
Aquaflex High Solids (HS) Eliminates the need
for coagulants to A sidestream membrane bioreactor system assures
for conventional pretreatment requirements of
remove dissolved simple operation with effective cleaning of the
traditional ultrafiltration (UF) systems. Reduce the
organics from membranes and easy maintenance. Pollutants in the
overall footprint and total cost of ownership by one-
difficult surface wastewater are biodegraded at high concentration
step direct high solids filtration.
water sources. of biomass. These are separated by the efficient
crossflow operation
of the side stream
tubular membrane
section.
Nanoqube A pre-engineered fully functional unit,
specifically designed to help meet the drinking
water requirements of small communities and
Xiga
facilities. Utilize the uniquely designed Pentair
Helps ensure
X-Flow Hollow Fiber HFW1000 Hydrophilic
a minimum
Nanofiltration Membrane Elements. Typical
membrane footprint for surface water,
applications are small capacity drinking water
groundwater, seawater, and wastewater
production from highly colored, surface water or
treatment requirements compared to
treatment and reuse of wastewater.
other ultrafiltration systems. Eliminate the
intermediate break tank by reducing the
capital investment that makes an ideal
configuration for large desalination projects.
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SELECT YOUR
Airlift Cost-effective
membrane bioreactor
IDEAL MEMBRANE
(MBR) solution for municipal
and industrial wastewater
treatment applications. Synergize the crossflow filtration
FILTRATION SOLUTION
principle at low velocities enhanced with the Airlift
process to create sufficient turbulence to solve cake
layer build-up and operate at high flux rates. Be assured
of effective cleaning of the membranes, low power
consumption and easy maintenance with Pentair X-Flow
sidestream membrane bioreactor solutions. The X-Flow
Airlift Solution requires a small footprint and lowers the
total cost of ownership compared to the submerged MBR
systems.

Xpert Assistant
X-Flow Xpert features the world's first conversational interface in
the membrane filtration industry. This Web App guides you through
helping to select the ideal Pentair X-Flow membrane filtration solution
Airlift MGB Revolutionizes and configuration for water and wastewater treatment applications by
the construction of the MBR answering a few questions.
system with pre-engineered
assembly components that reduce the total construction Easy designing
time and a minimum membrane footprint. It provides a Design your entire filtration systems, including all ancillary equipment
simple, reliable mounting of membrane elements to the and all operational requirements that mobilize decades of experience of
segments and easy connections to the bioreactor. Be Pentair X-Flow Membrane Filtration Solutions.
assured of effective cleaning of the membranes and easy
maintenance with Pentair X-Flow sidestream membrane Exceed expectations
bioreactor solutions. Xpert Web App offers guidelines, parameter recommendations,
customization options, and comprehensive information on operational
settings. All of this will help enable you to exceed expectations, optimize
the processes, and devise preventive maintenance routines to avoid
downtime and excessive wear and tear.
Reverta Adapts the
combination of crossflow pentairxpert.com
filtration principle with Feed
Flow Reversal operation. By
reversing the feed flow, it
ensures no accumulation
of debris at the membrane elements' feed. Installed
with the Pentair X-Flow Compact Membrane Element's
Flux Enhancement Helix Technology, it prevents cake
formation on the membrane layer while producing higher
permeate flows at lower crossflow velocities. Pentair
X-Flow sidestream membrane bioreactor solutions
ensure effective cleaning of the membranes and easy
maintenance.
INNOVATION
IS IN OUR DNA.
At Pentair X-Flow, we are passionate about developing filtration concepts and
designing filtration systems that make a difference.
Research and development are the heart and soul of our company, and the success
of our technologies is rooted in scientific progress and continuous innovation.
We pride ourselves on proactive support and world-class solutions, turning ideas
into business opportunities by realizing the full potential of membrane technology.

XF75 HFW1000
membrane element maintains membrane element uses
the same outer dimensions as the world's first hollow fibre
its predecessors, yet boasts membrane technology that
an exceptional area-to-size combines NF separation with Helix enhances flux, increases
ratio and an outstanding high mechanical strength and flow and saves energy.
area-to-weight ratio, making chemical resistance of PES
it competitive for all UF hollow fibres.
applications.
X-line
Reverta solution is a revolutionary
solution applies crossflow pre-engineered solution for UF
filtration with feed flow reversal, applications, providing greater
uniquely benefiting AnMBR scalability and flexibility with a
applications to ensure no higher flow-to-footprint.
accumulation of debris at the
membrane feed. Xpert
Web App guides in selecting
Helix the ideal membrane
technology provides turbulence filtration solution, offering
by continuous feed water mixing detailed comparisons and
and enhances flux by boosting comprehensive knowhow to Optimized footprint-to-flow ratio
productivity while saving energy support at every project phase. due to OptiFlow Caps as part of
in wastewater applications. our the X-line technology.
The worlds first conversational
interface in the membrane
filtration industry.

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