Industrial water guide
Microfiltration
Membrane filtration for larger suspended particles and selected microorganisms.
Water-system note: treatment requirements depend on source water, intended use, equipment, permits and local rules. Real systems require qualified design, operation and laboratory verification.
What this topic covers
Membrane filtration for larger suspended particles and selected microorganisms.
Core water-treatment ideas
Microfiltration has larger effective pore sizes than UF, NF or RO.
It is often used as clarification or pretreatment before tighter membranes.
It does not remove most dissolved salts.
Important limits
MF/UF and NF/RO address different size ranges and dissolved-contaminant problems.
What to monitor
Pretreatment, fouling, integrity and concentrate management are core lifecycle issues.
Lifecycle perspective
High-pressure membrane operation and cleaning require manufacturer and professional procedures.