The Pilot Membrane Distillation (MD) System with Data Acquisition (DAQ) is a state-of-the-art pilot-scale setup designed for process validation, membrane performance evaluation, and scale-up studies. Integrated with a comprehensive DAQ system, it allows real-time monitoring and control of critical operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, conductivity, and flow rate. This system provides a reliable platform for testing direct contact (DCMD), air-gap (AGMD), vacuum (VMD), and sweeping gas (SGMD) membrane distillation configurations under realistic operating conditions.

Key Features

• Advanced DAQ Integration – Automated data acquisition for temperature, pressure, conductivity, and flow across multiple channels.

• High-Temperature & Flow Control – Independent heating and cooling loops for precise feed and permeate temperature management.

• PLC-Based Automation – Real-time monitoring, alarm notifications, and process control via touchscreen or PC interface.

• Modular Membrane Module Design – Supports both flat-sheet and hollow-fiber configurations.

• Industrial-Grade Components – Built with SS316L, Teflon, and corrosion-resistant materials for long-term durability.

• Customizable Flow Paths – Configurable for single-pass or multi-stage operation.

Applications

• Pilot-scale testing and optimization of MD processes

• Evaluation of new hydrophobic membranes and module designs

• Brine concentration and zero-liquid-discharge (ZLD) research

• Desalination, wastewater reuse, and thermal treatment studies

• Validation and scale-up of laboratory MD results to industrial applications