Hollow Fiber Membrane Filtration

Hollow fiber membrane filtration represents a state-of-the-art filtration method involving thousands of microscopic fibers, each acting as a semi-permeable barrier to separate particles and microorganisms from liquids or gases. This technology harnesses the principles of membrane filtration, where physical separation occurs based on particle size or molecular weight cut-off (MWCO).

Composition and Structure
Fibers: Hollow fibers resemble spaghetti-like strands, thin and flexible.
Membrane Walls: These fibers have porous walls that act as the semi-permeable membrane. The pore size of these membranes can vary, enabling the separation of various substances. We can provide PES and PVDF hollow fiber membraen filter. From 3KDa to 0.65micron. 
Module Configuration: Fibers are encapsulated in a module or cartridge, with their ends sealed in a tube sheet, allowing fluid to flow through the interior or exterior of the fibers depending on the design.
Working Principle
Flow Patterns: In hollow fiber filtration, the process fluid can either flow inside the fibers (lumen feed) or outside the fibers (shell feed), with the permeate (filtered fluid) collecting on the opposite side.
Pressure-Driven: Filtration is typically pressure-driven, with differential pressure across the membrane walls forcing the fluid through the pores.

Key Features
Hollow fiber membrane filters offer distinctive characteristics that make them highly sought after in various industrial, environmental, and medical applications. Their unique structure and operational principles enable efficient separation and purification tasks. The precise filtration pore size, large flow channels and special material properties allow hollow fiber membranes to be used in some special industries.