Filtration & Separation, Vol.40, No.10, 20-21, 2003
UF technology contributes to the recycling of dye salt solutions
Working in conjunction with an Indian textile manufacturer situated in the state of Tamil Nadu, the membrane filtration specialist Hydranautics has devised a new system that enables the recycling of the salt solution used in its dyes. The, system was successfully. tested in July, of this year and is now in full operation at the processing plant, where it is helping to cut costs and save unnecessary waste. Hydranautics' role in the project involved designing an ultrafiltration (UF) system for the recycling process. The company selected its HYDRAcap(R) capillary membranes for the duty, which offers particulate removal down to 0.1 microns in size.