Agreement Makes Patented Ultrafiltration
Membrane Technology More Widely Available

The ultrafiltration (UF) market is growing rapidly. According to recent reports by McIlvaine Company and Frost & Sullivan, the global filtration market can expect healthy sales growth for the foreseeable future. In its study, McIlvaine Company expects the global filtration market for membranes and related equipment to continue growing at a minimum of 15% per year for both the municipal and industrial markets through 2020.

A recent agreement between two water and wastewater industry leaders is indicative of this growth potential. Severn Trent Services has signed an agreement with inge Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of inge AG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of UF membrane products, to market its patented Multibore® technology throughout the U.S. and abroad. Severn Trent Services will incorporate inge membranes into its existing line of UF systems.

inge AG’s Multibore product line is among the strongest UF fiber technologies in the water and wastewater industry. The company’s technology is broadly applied for the production of high purity drinking water and for the treatment of a variety of process and wastewater applications in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, power generation and manufacturing sectors.

The inge technology is highlighted by the Multibore membrane, which combines seven capillaries into one in a hollow fiber membrane. This results in a membrane that is particularly resistant to breakage compared to conventional designs, helping to dramatically reduce expenses due to the search for leaks and the repair of defective membrane modules.

An additional benefit to inge’s technology is its cutting edge dizzer® membrane filters. These filters can be integrated into the overall system in a very small space due to a simple, modular construction that also can be adapted to individual needs. The limited need for space has a positive effect on investment and equipment space costs. The high-performance membrane in combination with the hydrodynamically optimized module provides a reduction in operating costs.

Other advantages of inge’s technology are a vertical design that optimizes flow and pressure distribution; the ability to operate without expensive pressure vessels; and the ability to switch from dead-end to cross-flow mode during high turbidity peaks.

inge products are certified by the California Department of Health Services for the treatment of drinking water from surface water, are NSF Standard 61 certified and are manufactured under stringent ISO 9001 quality standards.

“This agreement is an important development for Severn Trent’s service to the fast-growing membrane filtration market,” said Len Graziano, president and CEO of Severn Trent Services. “inge is known throughout the world for its product innovation and leadership in this market. Together, Severn Trent and inge represent a powerful resource for the global industrial and municipal water and wastewater markets.”

For more information, email info@severntrentservices.com