Mobile Containerized Ultrafiltration Systems

Our mobile ultrafiltration systems combine advanced membrane filtration in a single 41’-6” container. The units arrive pre-piped, pre-wired, and ready to operate. You scale capacity by adding modules – up to 38 per container for maximum flow. This approach eliminates site construction and reduces capital investment compared to traditional fixed treatment plants.

We typically use Toray PVDF hollow fiber membranes in pressurized modules, but the units can accommodate other brands upon request. The 0.01 micron pore size provides barrier filtration suitable for surface water, groundwater under influence (GWUI), and industrial applications.

A single container scales to 1500 gpm maximum flow with 38 modules. Standard configurations deliver 750 gpm design capacity. Each module produces 10-40 gpm depending on feed water quality and operating pressure. You can deploy multiple containers in parallel for larger municipal or industrial demands.

Our systems include a 200 µm automatic backwashing pre-filter that removes large particles before water reaches the membranes. No chemical coagulation is required. For reverse osmosis (RO) applications, ultrafiltration alone produces less than 2 SDI (Silt Density Index) output – ideal as RO pretreatment without additional chemical dosing steps.

Yes. Our systems are designed for surface water treatment without chemical coagulation, though coagulant can be added if soluble organics are being targeted. The 0.01 micron barrier filtration removes pathogens, turbidity, and organic matter in a single pass. We apply it to municipal emergency response, remote operations, and permanent installations requiring reliable potable water.

Ultrafiltration cannot desalinate seawater or remove dissolved salts from brackish water. However, we use ultrafiltration as pretreatment for reverse osmosis (RO) when you need RO desalination. Our systems reduce fouling risk for downstream RO membranes by removing suspended solids and organic matter first.

Our systems operate reliably from 32°F to 104°F and handle feed water pH from 1 to 10. This range covers most municipal and industrial sources. Temperature and pH affect filtration rate slightly, but membranes remain stable across the full range without requiring special construction modifications.

Yes. Ultrafiltration output of less than 2 SDI meets RO pretreatment requirements, protecting expensive RO membranes from premature fouling. This approach reduces RO chemical cleaning frequency, extends membrane life, and lowers overall desalination cost. Many water reuse and industrial projects combine ultrafiltration with downstream RO.