How does membrane fiber packing density relate to water quality?
Because MEMCOR® membrane systems operate as a continuous batch process (like a rapid sand filter), the cycle between backwashes depends on the system’s ability to retain solids before terminal headloss (maximum transmembrane pressure) is reached. The standard MEMCOR® membrane system module has 20,000 fibers and is ideal for relatively clean supplies. For a solids concentration of approximately 20 mg/l or more, MEMCOR® offers intermediate packing density (IPD) modules with fewer fibers and more interstices to increase solids handling capacity.
