An alumina ceramic filtration module is a multichannel tubular membrane element made from ≥96% Al₂O₃, loaded into a stainless-steel housing to form a module for crossflow microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) of liquids. The element has parallel honeycomb channels; feed flows through the channels while clean permeate passes through the porous ceramic wall, retaining solids, oil or colloids. It is a membrane element/module.
Alumina Ceramic Filtration Module Benefits
- Multichannel tubular design
The module uses a multichannel alumina ceramic support to deliver a highly effective membrane area in a compact footprint, allowing higher system capacity per housing and per skid. - High mechanical strength under pressure and temperature cycling
The dense alumina body tolerates repeated start–stop cycles, high crossflow velocities and frequent CIP without deformation, reducing the risk of element breakage in demanding plants. - Stable permeate performance in high-fouling feeds
The ceramic membrane structure maintains stable flux in feeds containing suspended solids, oil droplets or colloids, with good flux recovery after chemical or backflush cleaning. - Compatibility with aggressive cleaning regimes
The alumina membrane tolerates oxidizing agents and wide-pH cleaning sequences, enabling more intensive cleaning programs and extended operating life compared with many polymeric membranes. - Interface-ready module ends
End designs can be supplied to match standard clamp, flange or potting arrangements, simplifying drop-in replacement of existing membrane elements in OEM or retrofit systems.
Alumina Ceramic Filtration Module Properties
| Parameter | Typical / Reference Value | Qualification / Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ≥96% Al₂O₃ multichannel tubular ceramic membrane | Support + membrane layer |
| Pore size | 20–200 nm | Microfiltration/ultrafiltration range |
| Channel structure | Multichannel element, e.g. 19 or 37 channels | Typical element length: approximately 1 m |
| Membrane area & water production | See the module series table | Typical reference only; not guaranteed |
| Operating pH | pH 2–12 | Short-term cleaning pH 0–14 |
| Operating temperature | ≤1200°C element tolerance | Actual liquid-filtration operation is near ambient temperature. High-temperature applicability must be confirmed against the housing, gaskets, seals, process liquid and cleaning conditions before publication or use. |
| Separation mode | Crossflow MF/UF | Not dead-end filtration |
| Data status | Typical/reference values | Final values are confirmed per order after engineering review. |
| Performance basis | Pore size, flux and pH tolerance | Porous-membrane performance should not be characterized using dense-body mechanical-strength or dielectric-property data. |
Note: Any general alumina material-property figures are generic references for the ceramic body only. They are not certified values for this porous membrane module and must not be presented as the module’s operating limits. Pore size, flux, pH tolerance and complete-assembly compatibility are the relevant module parameters.
Aluminium Oxide Ceramic Filtration Module Specifications
| Alumina Ceramic Filter | |||||
| Item No. | Length*Width*Height（mm) | Quantities（pcs) | Membrane area（㎡） | Water production（m3/d) | Weight（kg) |
| AT-YHL-GL001 | 300*320*1200 | 10 | 2.5 | 2-5 | 15 |
| AT-YHL-GL002 | 720*570*450 | 34 | 6 | 7-14 | 32 |
| AT-YHL-GL003 | 720*570*600 | 68 | 12 | 8-10 | 64 |
| AT-YHL-GL004 | 920*320*1800 | 50 | 25 | 15-35 | 200 |
| AT-YHL-GL005 | 1720*320*1800 | 100 | 50 | 3-70 | 310 |
| AT-YHL-GL006 | 1720*720*1800 | 200 | 100 | 60-140 | 630 |
| AT-YHL-GL007 | 1720*720*3250 | 400 | 200 | 120-280 | 1185 |
Ceramic vs Polymeric Membrane
- Alumina ceramic modules offer higher mechanical strength, a wider pH cleaning range, better abrasion resistance and tolerance to hot/oxidizing CIP, which often means longer service life in high-fouling, oily, abrasive or wide-pH duty.
- Polymeric elements (PVDF/PES/PP) can be a lower-cost choice for low-fouling, cost-sensitive, ambient applications. Choose based on feed, cleaning regime, temperature and pH — we'll help you compare for your stream.
Al₂O₃ Ceramic Filtration Module Packaging
- Each Alumina Ceramic Filtration Module is wrapped in soft protective material to prevent abrasion, then fixed in a robust inner box to control movement during transport.
