The Tech Inc. Membrane Fouling Simulator (MFS) reproduces the feed channel of a spiral-wound element in a transparent flow cell, so biofouling and scaling can be watched and measured as they develop. Pressure drop across the channel is logged continuously, and nutrients, antiscalants or cleaning chemicals are dosed under control.

Main components

Transparent flow cells with membrane and feed spacer, sized to a spiral element channel
Feed-channel pressure drop transmitters on each cell
Flow meters and control valves for each line
Dosing of nutrients, biocides and antiscalants
Feed tank and pump
Touch screen with data logging

Applications: Spacer design, pretreatment and antiscalant trials, cleaning studies and biofouling research for RO and NF.

Send your membrane type, test conditions and sample size to mail@techincresearch.com or call +1 (289) 622-1032 for a configuration, datasheet and quotation.

Membrane Fouling Simulator (MFS)

Single cell – one channel for method development.

Three-cell rack – side-by-side comparison of spacers or treatments.

With camera – time-lapse imaging of the channel.
Channel: matched to 28, 31 or 34 mil spacers

Flow velocity: about 0.1 to 0.2 m/s, as in full-scale elements

Measurements: pressure drop, flow, temperature

Window: clear acrylic or polycarbonate
Visible fouling – watch deposits form through the window.

Realistic – same spacer and velocity as a real element.

Fast comparison – test treatments side by side.

Quantified – pressure drop logged continuously.
Established manufacturer – part of the Davey Group since 1990, exporting to more than 110 countries.

Everything under one roof – in-house mechanical fabrication, electrical works, PLC and SCADA automation, and R&D.

Complete scope – design, supply, installation, commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).

Trusted by Saudi Aramco – an established supplier to Saudi Aramco.

Certified management systems – ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with CE marking.

Close to your project – offices in Chennai (India), Toronto (Canada), Tallinn (Estonia) and Al Khobar (Saudi Arabia).

For this product – we build RO and NF test systems and pilot plants, so fouling results transfer directly to scale-up.
Engineering to your P&ID, data sheets and company standards; drawings submitted for approval before manufacture; factory acceptance testing (FAT) with client or third-party inspection; export packing and full documentation dossier; installation, commissioning and site acceptance testing (SAT); operator training, spares and after-sales support worldwide. Contact mail@techincresearch.com or +1 (289) 622-1032.
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