Fouling in membrane filtration affects performance, especially for dairy processors focusing on higher solids and efficiency. It impacts flux, cleaning frequency, energy use, and membrane lifespan. To improve performance, it's essential to consider feed composition, operating conditions, system design, cleaning practices, and membrane selection.
Educational sessions from the 2026 Membrane Technology Forum explore how membrane technologies are advancing dairy innovation, plant efficiency, water management and product development.
Educational track at the Membrane Technology Forum explores cleaning, sanitation and monitoring strategies designed to improve membrane performance, reduce resource consumption and extend membrane life.
Membrane filtration is taking a more central role in dairy processing as suppliers continue to refine systems that impact not only separation efficiency, but also water use, energy consumption and plant efficiency.
Rather than serving as a standalone processing step, membrane filtration is increasingly functioning as a tool to optimize multiple aspects of plant performance, from yield and ingredient quality to water and energy use.
Monitoring key operational indicators can reveal early declines in system performance, helping to maintain consistent throughput and reduce unnecessary downtime.
Pure Bioscience leaders join Dairy Foods for a special episode of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss alternative cleaning solutions for dairy membrane systems.
Annual Membrane Technology Forum brings together leaders within the membrane technology category to network, connect, share their latest research findings and much more.
Membrane cleaning can consume a significant number of resources and create unnecessary downtime, negatively affecting processors’ bottom lines and sustainability initiatives.
Real World Experience with MBR Operations in Wastewater – Performance and Application will take place on June 14 from 4:30-5 p.m. at The Marriott City Center in Minneapolis.
June 9, 2023
As the popularity of utilizing membrane technology in the treatment of industrial wastewater increases, The Probst Group has a unique understanding of every phase of successfully implementing and operating of a variety of membrane types and configurations.