Applications for
LCI Membrane Technology

LCI specializes in designing and fabricating membrane separation solutions for the chemical process industry.

Fines Recovery from centrifuges and filters

• Lower disposal costs
• Lower waste treatment costs
• Maintain regulatory compliance
• Recover valuable products

Recovery of Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts

• Unique membrane minimizes fouling
• Membranes are cleaned-in-place (CIP) minimizing cleaning/replacement costs
• No messy pre-coats

Fermentation Broth Clarification

• Product recovery rates approaching 99.9%
• Overall cost reduction
• Reduces worker exposure to process materials
• Higher retentate solids concentration than polymeric membranes reduces waste treatment volume and provides high product yields
• Can be stream sterilized or vigorously cleaned
  

Catalyst Recovery

• Extremely tight microfiltration
• Less frequent fouling and easier cleaning - smooth surface membrane prevents particle penetration and plugging
• High temperature - operates continuously up to 600°F
• High pressure - up to 1,000 psig
• Inherent mechanical strength
  

LCI can provide a variety of membrane materials to suit your application. Shown is titanium dioxide at 20,000x magnification.