THE FUTURE OF WATER IS ceramic membrane FILTRATION
Norchem’s water technology division brings more than 30 years of innovation pedigree to smart water reclamation technology. Straight from our Skunk Works project team in Los Angeles, CA, Norchem developed one of the first “best in breed” Ceramic Membrane Filtration (CMF) and Reclamation Systems for industrial effluent waste streams in processing plants since 1995.
UltraPure® (CMF) System
Named UltraPure® as a nod to its Ultrafiltration capabilities...
The UltraPure® Ceramic Membrane Filtration System produces high quality recycled water for applications in commercial laundry, food processing, and many others with no added treatment chemicals. The ultra-filtration process uses an innovative ceramic crossflow membrane design that can reclaim up to 85% of wastewater and 85% of wastewater heat.
The UltraPure® is designed to fit in any plant, big or small, with added capacity for future growth at less cost.
“At the top of Norchem, the technology and systems they design are second-to-none. They are the best in Water Recycling & Filtration innovation.”
CITY Laundering President Colin Wetlaufer
a worthwhile investment
Proven to substantially reduce wastewater discharge by as much as 85% in most industrial applications where water can be reclaimed.
Water heating energy costs are expensive. This system minimizes Delta-T by up to 85%, eliminating the need for additional expense on water heating equipment.
Have you ever wondered if the city will shut-off your water? The UltraPure® will help sustain operations through a drought or public utility failure.
Avoiding high sewer connection or impact fees have allowed plants to open in jurisdictions and serve markets they otherwise would have never been able to access.
Environmental stewardship through resource conservation gives hope for future generations.
the process
Wastewater is captured in the pit and pumped out before it would be discharged to sewer.
A process solids separating system removes suspended solids and other particulates from the waste stream.
The water is then pumped at high velocity through cross flow ceramic membrane housings and the transmembrane pressure pushes the permeate water out of the sub-micron pores.
The retentate is sent via a return line back to the process feed tank to be fed through again.
The permeate is sent to the recycled water tanks to be stored and pumped as needed back to the plant.
The concentrate left over in the feed tank is dewatered or metered to sewer at the end of each operating day.
potential contaminant reductions
COD up to 97%
BOD up to 93%
TSS up to 100%
Oil and Grease up to 99%
Precipitated Heavy Metals up to 99%
operating capabilities
Processes Wastewater Temperatures
up to 300F
Wastewater
between 0-14 pH
Ceramic membranes process Oil/Grease loads
above 1000 mg/L
Low pressures reduce power demand
40-90 psi
technical features
Automated Clean in Place (CIP) technology with an automated cleaning chemical delivery system for optimized membrane performance
Compact and modular with additional
modules offered in various diameters and
quantities for scalability
Proprietary industrial strength cleaning agents made by Norchem for routine clean cycles
Stainless steel industrial pumps for long term reliability
Remote internet access via ethernet for monitoring and serviceability
Touchscreen HMI data management and reporting
Plugs into existing tanks and pumps to move water including supply headers
Sensors monitor TDS, turbidity, operating pressures, and temperatures.
Connects with existing water inlets and outlets
UL & NEMA rated smart controls
Optional plug-in capability with tertiary treatment equipment for further dewatering and TDS removal
The entire system is manufactured in stainless steel and tested in the U.S.A exclusively by Norchem
proprietary ceramic membrane filtration
The UltraPure® can significantly reduce the retentate without bypassing to sewer or using a filter press.
Feed water passes through Ceramic Membrane channels where sub-micron pores allow water and low molecular weight substances (soaps, salts, surfactants) to pass through and exit the system as filtrate.
The rejected high molecular weight substances (bacteria, oil & grease, TSS) are sent back into the feed water stream as retentate.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Smart and Flexible Design
CAD 3D modeled and designed to fit in any plant for any application with added capacity for future growth at less cost.
application spotlight
Laundry Wastewater Reclamation
In Textile Services Plants, Norchem's UltraPure® has successf-ully reduced water discharge volume up to 85% and water heating energy by up to 85% by capturing their laun-dry process water at the wastewater pit.
The UltraPure®can balance and optimize washer formulas by reducing the need to bring in fresh water for wash and rinse steps. It integrates with any tunnel conventi-onal wash floor configurations and plugs in with any washer make or model.
UltraPure® Ceramic membrane filtration systems are commonly purchased with...
Hot & Tempered Water Systems
With so much recycled water, reliable water storage and supply is key.
