May, 2004

ASAHI KASEI MICROFILTRAION MEMBRANE MODULE

microzaTM UNA-620A
OPERATING INSTRUCTION

Caution: Read and carefully follow this manual prior to use of the module. Keep this manual in a place easy to find and easy to consult with.

PREFACE
The MF module and the module system may be subject to the Export Control Regulation of Japan. If it is the case, the Export license is required as the formal application for the export. Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation inspects every Microza MF module, and ships only the modules that meet Asahi Kasei's specifications. However, even the modules are used within the standard operating conditions in this manual, there will remain a possibility of membrane failure, causing leakage of feed into the permeate side. It is therefore necessary for the user of the Microza module to monitor in order to immediately detect any leakage, and to have adequate countermeasures for the equipment and quality control procedures, to prevent any damage which may be caused by membrane failure. Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation will not be responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses without following those notices.

APPLICATIONS OF UNA-620A
Applications of UNA-620A are as follows: Water purification in drinking water makeup process Clad removal in condensate of boiler water Secondary treatment of sewage Pre-treatment for RO desalination Iron and manganese removal *in combination with pre-oxidation by oxidant, such as sodium hypochlorite Clarification of water as an alternative to coagulation sedimentation and/or coagulation filtration Consult Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation: - should your application not be specifically noted in the sample applications of this instruction - should there be a change in the application or system use after modules or system have been deployed.

APPLICABILITY OF UNA-620A
This instruction introduces the typical applications and operating conditions. As applicability of module varies depending on the feed solution and operating conditions, please check the applicability precisely prior to use. 2

CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Definition of Signals
Types of signals Safety Guidance 5

2. NOTICES ON MODULE HANDLING

Notices on Solvent and Chemicals Contact
Caution label Additional information Instances of accident

Chemical Compatibility of Module Housing Notices on Use of Module

Prevent from Physical shock: Preservative: Cleaning of Unit before testing run: Location of the Unit Installation:

Notices on Cleaning and Sanitization of Module

Cleaning or Sanitization by Chemicals:

Store the Module Short-Term Suspension of Operation and Module Storage Long-Term Suspension and Module Storage Protect from freezing Keep away from UV light and high temperature Do not expose to physical impact 3

Transportation of MF System
Do not install modules in the system during transportation

Disposal of the Module

3. PARTS LIST 4. HOW TO INSTALL THE MODULE 5. HOW TO DISCONNECT THE MODULE 6. TYPICAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Inside-out Filtration Outside-in FiltrationMode Mode Filtration Pressure Recirculation Flow Rate Reverse Filtration pH Range

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7. CHECKING THE INTEGRITY

Checking the integrity (Inline ) Inspection Procedure Checking the integrity (Offline) Inspection Procedure

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8. STANDARD SPECIFICATION

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the notices in this instruction when using microfiltration module (MF module hereafter) for the safety and correct operation. Asahi Kasei will not be in a position to be responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses of users or any third parties without following the notices.

Definition of Signals Safety instructions in this guide and the warning label attached on the module, are classified to two categories as follows:

Warning: Warning flags notify you of the potential for serious bodily harm or fatal injures.

Caution: Caution flags notify you of the potential for bodily harm or, hardware or product damage.

Types of signals There are three types of signals in this instruction:

The signs notify you of dangerous state.

The signs notify you of prohibition.

The signs notify you of the procedure required.

Safety Guidance

Warning: Wear protective clothing when fragments can cause injuries. cutting modules. Scattering

Wear protective clothing including safety glasses and gloves when handling the chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and caustic soda, etc. If the chemicals touch the skin or the eyes, wash the area with much amount of water then see a doctor. It can cause of eyesight loss or chemical skin burn Do not mix acid and sodium hypochlorite when both are used for chemical cleaning. Chlorine gas emerges by the mixture and it is very hazardous.

Caution: MF membrane is wetted by the preservative that contains 30% of calcium chloride. Wear protective clothing to avoid skin contact and eye contact when draining the preservative. The heavy loaded module ought to be carefully carried out by at least two workers. Fasten cap nut of TP-joint when installing or disconnecting modules. If the TP-joint comes off, it can cause injuries or damages to the TP-joint itself. Fix the module with a U-band or chain to the module rack when installing modules. If the module falls down, it can cause injuries or damages to the module housing. (However, do not fasten the module too tight.)

Fasten firmly the pressure hose not to come off by pressurizing during module inspections such as leakage check in particular.

2. NOTICES ON MODULE HANDLING

Follow the safety instructions in this manual for using the module properly.

Sequence of Module Handling

Clean MF System

Install MF Modules

Sanitization & Water Rinsing

Operation

Chemical Cleaning

Disconnect Modules for Replacement

Repeat

Notices on Use of Module Prevent from physical impact:

Do not expose to any physical impact to the module such as dropping, stumbling and trembling, etc. Membrane can be damaged even if the housing is not damaged.

Preservative:
Membrane in the module is wetted with aqueous preservative solution that contains calcium chloride by 30% when it is shipped. The purpose of the solution is to keep membrane wet and to prevent proliferation of microorganisms. Rinse off the solution thoroughly with clean water before use. (Important) Calcium chloride is highly corrosive resistant to metals so that needs to be carefully used if there are peripheral piping or member of framework, which are made from metals. Definition of clean water is one that contains less turbidity component, less organic substance so as it may not give any bad effect on flux of the module, for example drinking water and membrane filtered water.

Cleaning of Unit before Test run:

Prior to the trial operation, flush all piping section. Foreign substances, such as metal fragment can damage the membrane. Oil remaining can cause of membrane fouling.

Location of the Unit Installation:

Protect modules from direct sunlight and UV light. module housing and membrane. Ultraviolet light can degrade

Notices on Cleaning and Sanitization of Module Cleaning or Sanitization by Chemicals:

Chemical cleaning will be required when the permeate flux is reduced due to a buildup of organic or inorganic foulants. Use the following procedure to conduct cleaning. (1) Selection of chemical solution You can choose the most effective cleaning solution and the concentration in the table below. If you do not achieve effective cleaning with these solutions, consult Asahi Kasei. (Fouling Substances and Cleaning Agents) Foulants Cleaning Agent Bacteria, Sodium hypochlorite Organic material Organic materials, Silica colloid Inorganic colloid Caustic soda

Concentration Less than 5,000ppm (Concentration of chlorine needed to be effective) Less than 4%

Less than 10% HNO3, HCl Less than 2% Oxalic acid Less than 10% Citric acid Less than 0.4% EDTA Sanitization Sodium hypochlorite 10 to 100ppm Hydrogen peroxide Less than 1% *Standard chemical cleaning: (2,000 5,000ppm NaClO +1% NaOH) x 7 to 8 hrs 2-5% acid x 2hrs water rinsing (2) Cleaning procedure The sequence of chemical cleaning and water flux measurement consists of the following steps. *Remove SS on membrane surface by air scrubbing as much as possible prior to chemical cleaning. Preliminary water rinsing (Air scrubbing) Flux measurement Chemical cleaning Water rinsing Flux measurement

(Repeat when using multiple chemicals for cleaning.)

(3) Operating condition for cleaning Preliminary water rinsing (Air scrubbing) Module Air Flow Rate Time Procedure

UNA-620A 5Nm3/ hr 1 minute

Discharge Flow Rate and Volume

Fill the module up with water during air scrubbing. Drain water of feed inlet in the module after finishing air scrubbing. 6 m3/hr x 30 sec. 45 liter/ module

Chemical Cleaning Module Volume

Permeate flux Time Temperature Procedure

UNA-620A 90 liter/ module (30 liter of hold up volume inside the module + rough standard of chemicals inside the piping) 0.5 0.75 m3/ hr NaClO, NaOH: 3-7 hrs Acid: 1-2 hrs Less than 40 degrees Celsius Add cleaning solution in the recirculation tank. Circulate the cleaning solution while the filtrate is returned to the recirculation tank.

Water Rinsing Module Permeate Flux Recirculation Flow Rate Procedure

UNA-620A About 0.5 1 m3/ hr About 0.5 m3/ hr Rinse by feeding clean water in feed tank Drain retentate and permeate to the wastewater tank. Determined by concentration of the residual NaClO, pH, etc.

Confirmation of finishing rinse

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Warning Wear protective clothing including safety glasses and gloves when handling the chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and caustic soda, etc. If the chemical touch the skin or the eyes, wash the area with much amount of water and see a doctor. It can cause of eyesight loss or chemical skin burn.

Warning Do not mix acid and sodium hypochlorite when both are used for chemical cleaning. Chlorine gas emerges by the mixture and it is very hazardous.

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Confirmation of Cleaning Effects

Confirm the results of cleaning effect after cleaning by the following steps. Consult with Asahi if the result is not satisfactory. (Measurement): There are two methods available. 1. Confirmation of preliminary performance Measure and record below subjects when starting initial operation and/or operation after replacing module in order to confirm its cleaning effects. a) Preliminary flux of clean water and/or feed water b) Pressures c) Water temperature 2. Measuring method There are two available methods for measuring cleaning effects, using clean water and/or feed water. a) Preliminary flux of clean water and/or feed water b) Pressures c) Water temperature (Calculation) Convert the above record into the standardized flux rates (at 100kPa, 25 deg C). <A> The flux under the standard condition = Observed flux x 100/ *Average filtration pressure) x **Temperature coefficient Notes: *Average filtration pressure. (Trans Membrane Pressure) =(Mod. inlet press. + Mod. outlet press.)/ 2 - Filtrate press. ** Temperature compensation coefficient is given in the table on page 9. For example, At 15.2 deg C is given as 1.269 from the table. Flux recovery rate (%) = <A> of clean water or feed water after cleaning Initial water flux at the shipping or feed water flux When the permeate flux is measured, the recirculation flow should be set as less than 1m3/Hr The flux cannot be measured correctly at higher recirculation flow because of the pressure drop in a module. (The apparent flux will be higher than the actual permeate flux.) x 100

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[Temperature Compensation coefficient] 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 0.0 1.463 1.422 1.383 1.346 1.310 1.276 1.243 1.212 1.181 1.152 1.124 1.098 1.072 1.047 1.023 1.000 0.978 0.956 0.935 0.915 0.896 0 0.896 0.1 1.459 1.418 1.379 1.342 1.307 1.273 1.240 1.209 1.178 1.149 1.121 1.095 1.070 1.045 1.021 0.998 0.976 0.954 0.933 0.913 0.894 1 0.877 0.2 1.455 1.414 1.375 1.339 1.304 1.269 1.237 1.206 1.175 1.146 1.119 1.093 1.067 1.042 1.018 0.996 0.974 0.952 0.931 0.911 0.892 2 0.859 0.3 1.451 1.410 1.372 1.335 1.300 1.266 1.234 1.203 1.172 1.144 1.116 1.090 1.065 1.040 1.016 0.993 0.971 0.950 0.929 0.909 0.890 3 0.842 0.4 1.447 1.406 1.368 1.331 1.297 1.263 1.231 1.200 1.169 1.141 1.114 1.088 1.062 1.037 1.014 0.991 0.969 0.948 0.927 0.907 0.888 4 0.825 0.5 1.443 1.403 1.364 1.328 1.293 1.260 1.228 1.197 1.167 1.138 1.111 1.085 1.060 1.035 1.011 0.989 0.967 0.945 0.925 0.906 0.887 5 0.808 0.6 1.438 1.399 1.361 1.324 1.290 1.256 1.224 1.193 1.164 1.135 1.108 1.082 1.057 1.033 1.009 0.987 0.965 0.943 0.923 0.904 0.885 6 0.793 0.7 1.434 1.395 1.357 1.320 1.287 1.253 1.221 1.190 1.161 1.132 1.106 1.080 1.055 1.030 1.007 0.985 0.963 0.941 0.921 0.902 0.883 7 0.777 0.8 1.430 1.391 1.354 1.317 1.283 1.250 1.218 1.187 1.158 1.130 1.103 1.077 1.052 1.028 1.005 0.982 0.960 0.939 0.919 0.900 0.881 8 0.782 0.9 1.426 1.387 1.350 1.313 1.280 1.246 1.215 1.184 1.155 1.127 1.101 1.075 1.050 1.025 1.002 0.980 0.958 0.937 0.917 0.898 0.879 9 0.748

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Store the module

Short-Term Suspension of Operation and Module Storage

Fill a module with water when you store the modules or stop operation. Without filling water, membrane can be dried and may lose the characteristic of MF membrane.

Long-Term Suspension and Module Storage

To store a module for long-term, fill the module with the preservative solution, such as sodium hypochlorite 50ppm solution. Store it away from direct sunlight and maintain the storage area cool. The preservative solution should be replaced once in a three- months. When you store the modules on MF system, conduct chemical cleaning before the suspension. Prior to re-using the MF system, disinfection of the MF system and modules is recommended. Consult Asahi Kasei if the modules need to be stored for longer than one (1) year.

Protect from freezing

Ensure to protect module from freezing. Freezing can damage the modules and lose the performance of MF membrane.

Keep away from UV light and high temperature

Do not expose modules to direct sunlight or UV lamp for long time. Module housing and/or parts made from resin may degrade by UV light and high temperature, if they are exposed to them for a long time.

Do not expose to physical impact

Modules should be prohibited from any physical impact such as falling and shocking. Membrane may be damaged even if it seems to be no damages on the module housing from appearance.

Transportation of MF System

Do not install modules in the system during transportation

When a MF system is transported, remove the modules from the system. Physical shock during transportation can cause the membrane damage. It is recommended to install dummy modules instead of modules for system transportation.

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Disposal of the module Follow the local safety codes for the handling of the industrial waste when you dispose the modules. Consult Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation for further information on detailed exploitation. Abridgment of Material Safety Data Sheet is described below. Caution: 1) Dispose of modules as industrial waste in accordance with local governmental regulation. 2) In case there is a possibility that hazardous and harmful substances remain in modules, take the necessary countermeasures for it. When modules are to incinerate, use the system which is capable of treating exhaust gas (over 800 degrees Celsius). And then, dispose by industry-waste-treatment plant which can neutralize hydrogen fluoride gas or dispose at designated landfill.

Warning

Wear protective clothing when cutting modules. Scattering fragments can cause injury.

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3. PARTS LIST
Concentrate outlet

4
Permeate outlet

Label indicates retentate outlet

3
Label Module housing

Label indicates feed inlet

Feed inlet

No 1 2 3 4 5

Description CAP NUT BLIND PLATE GASKET END CAP PROTECTION CAP

Qty 1 1 1 2 1

Fig.1 Module assembly

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8 7 6 5

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5 9 7 10 11 2.5S Ferrule

No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Description CAP NUT BLIND PLATE GASKET UNION SOCKET O-RING CAP B NUT TP JPINT CAP A GASKET THREE PIECE CLAMP PROTECTION CAP

Qty 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1

Fig.2 Module connection assembly 17

4. HOW TO INSTALL THE MODULE

Follow the procedure when installing modules or dummy modules. Disconnect old or dummy modules when they are on the rack. Follow the procedure in the next chapter 5. How to Disconnect the Module. Modules will be shipped as status of fig. 1 (at P16). Need separate order for parts shown in Fig. 2. (Important) A series of working steps should be carried out continuously. Do not leave module without its preservative solution for a long time. The module has a distinct difference of structure between its feed side and outlet side. The module head, marked "FEED INLET" mark, should be placed at the bottom and the other head, marked CONCENTRATE OUTLET at the top. (Important) Modules should be prohibited from falling and shocking. Membrane may be damaged, even if there are no damages on the housing.

1. Open a carton box. Take out the module from the polyethylene bag. 2. Remove top and bottom end caps and a blind plate at the top concentrate outlet of the module. 3. Set MF module at up right position to drain out excess preservative. * *approx 100 500ml

Caution Wear appropriate safety clothing including safety glass and gloves, etc. 30% of calcium chloride is contained in the preservative solution and it can irritate your skin and eyes.

4. If the preservative come in contact with hands or outside the module, wipe out after washing by water. 5. Set an O-ring on the cap B and adjust the cap B with the permeate nozzle. 6. Screw up the cap B with the nut. (Screwing torque: 120N-m) 7. Set an O-ring in the package on the cap A and adjust the cap A with the feed inlet. 8. Screw up the cap A with the nut. (Screwing torque: 120N-m) 9. Mount gasket in the package on the ferrule. 10. Mount the module on the ferrule. Face the retentate side nozzle to the concentrate pipe. 11. Fix the module to the module rack so as the module may not fall down.

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Caution The heavy loading module ought to be carefully carried out by at least two workers.

12. Mount a gasket on the retentate side nozzle of the module. Adjust the nozzle with the retentate pipe and fasten the cap nut. (Keep the gasket on the right position) 13. Loosen the nut of the TP-joint then slide down the joint. Insert the top of the cap B into it and fasten the nut lightly. 14. Align the cap A on the feed side with the ferrule and tighten them lightly with a clamp. 15. Fasten the nut of the TP-joint and the clamp. 16. Test-run of the system with water and check for leakage from all piping and connection parts.

Caution Use TP-joint specified by Asahi Kasei. Using other types may cause leakage or damages on the module.

Caution Fix the module with a U-band or chain to the module rack when installing modules. If the module falls down, it can cause injuries or damages to the module housing.

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5. HOW TO DISCONNECT THE MODULE

Follow the procedure when disconnecting modules or dummy modules. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Make sure that liquid in piping and in the modules (or dummy modules) is displaced water. Displaced with water if the module is filled with other solution. Drain out water in piping and in a module, from a drain valve. Loosen and disconnect the cap nut on the retentate side of the module. Loosen the nut of the TP-joint of the module by hands then slide and fasten it temporarily. Loosen and dismount the clamp at the bottom of the module, while making sure that the module is not falling over. Take off the U-band or any other module support. Disconnect the module.

Caution The heavy loading module ought to be carefully carried out by at least two workers.

Caution Fasten the nut of the TP-joint tightly. Falling of the joint may injure workers and/or damage the joint itself.

(Important) Wipe off ferrule of the system. Dust and stain on the ferrule can cause the contamination or leak from the sealing.

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6. TYPICAL OPERATING CONDITIONS OF UNA-620A

Follow the typical operating conditions of UNA-620A

Outside-in filtration mode Inside-out Filtration Mode to the outside of hollow fiber membrane. The module is specifically Feed water should be supplied Filtration is carried out by "inside-out filtration mode" that supplies feed solution to the designed to be operated in the outside-in filtration mode. Therefore, dead-end filtration with solution inside of hollow fiber membrane and filtrate is taken out from the outside. containing high amount of suspended solid causes clogging in the space between hollow fiber If the feed solution is supplied by "Outside-in mode", fouling substances can result in membranes and prevent the smooth supply of feednot water. It decrease module performance and it reduced performance and the cleaning may become effective. becomes the cause of poor flux recover by cleaning, etc..

Feed water temperature

Feed water temperature is limited to 40 deg C maximum. Higher temperature than 40 deg C may cause deformation and degradation of module housing.

Filtration pressure

Followings are maximum service pressure available. Feed side pressure: 300kPa Trans-membrane pressure difference: 300kPa

Reverse -filtration pressure

Maximum reverse-filtration pressure: 300kPa (Important) Do not give pressure shock in the case of reverse-filtration. Operation with repeated pressure shocks may cause degradation of hollow fiber membrane and damage end caps of the module.

Air Scrubbing with reverse-filtration

Module Reverse filtration flow rate with air scrubbing UNA-620A 8 m3/hr/module

Reverse-filtration flow rate (Reverse filtration only: Drain from feed inlet and retentate side of module)
Module Reverse-filtration flow rate UNA-620A 12 m3/hr/module

Drain out reverse-filtration effluent evenly (1:1 ration) from the feed side and the retentate side of the modules.

Air flow rate

Module Air flow rate for air scrubbing UNA-620A 5m3/hr/module Pressure of air is 200kPa. Lower pressure may not feed the air to the module. 21

Water flow rate during flushing

Module Flow rate for flushing UNA-620A 6m3/hr/module

Standard operating conditions <UNA-620A>

Type of raw water Pre-treatment Design flux *1 Recirculation flow rate Reverse-Filtration Flow rate Recovery rate NaClO in Reverse Filtration Air Scrubbing Frequency Method Pre-treated surface water Filter or screen of 100 200um 5 - 10m3/hr 0.5m3/hr Flux1.0 - 1.5 times 90 - 95 % 1 5ppm Surface water 2 5m3/hr Sewage/ Waste water 2 4m3/hr

Once/ 30 min (A/S +Reverse Filtration) x more than 30 sec *2 Flushing 30 sec. 5Nm3/Hr Flux1.0~1.5 times (Less than 8Nm3/Hr) 6m3/Hr Below 40 deg C 1 - 10 1) Periodical cleaning 2) When feed press. Reaches by100 - 200kPa. *4

Air volume Volume of Reverse filtration Flushing *3 Temperature pH range Chemical cleaning

3.5 - 5Nm3/Hr

5Nm3/Hr

*1: Based on 20 deg C. *2: Adjusted by recovery rate. *3: If flushing rate need to be changed, adjust the time to equate its emission (e.g. 6m3/ hr x 30 sec = 50 liter 3m3/ hr x 60 sec) *4: Feed pressure during the start-up is about 20-50kPa. (Note) Above figures are standard conditions and differ by the quality of raw water.

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7. CHECKING THE INTEGRITY OF UNA-620A

You should check the integrity of a module in the following cases: * When you use a new module. * When leak is suspected. Refer to page 24 - 25 for further information. (Important) When the hollow fiber membrane is exposed to compressed air, the membrane can dry out and loose the filtration performance. Also, dirty compressed air can contaminate the membrane. Follow these cautions when checking the integrity of the module: * Finish each integrity check within 5 (five) minutes. Maximum pressure should be limited up to 200 kPa. * Fill up the inspected module with water as soon as the test is finished. If the membranes dry out, it would lose the performance of MF membrane. * Compressed air should be cleaned by filter to remove dust or oil prior to use.

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Checking Integrity (Inline) When the inspection is carried out while a module is still on the module rack. V-2
TP-joint

P2 V-3

P1 V-1 V-4
Compressed air (for air scrubbing)

Fig.3 Pipe connection for the online inspection

Inspection Procedure
1. 2. 3. 4. Stop filtration. Close all the valves. Open V-2. Open V-4 slowly to send compressed air into the module and then raise the pressure up to 200kPa maximum. 5. Observe inside the transparent TP-joint to confirm if there are no continuous air bubbles. Generation of continuous bubbles: Abnormal No continuous bubbling: Normal (Note): Discontinuous bubbling just after the pressurization should not be judged as abnormal.

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Checking Integrity (Offline)

TP-joint Blind Plate

Regulator Compressed air or Nitrogen gas

V-1

P1

V-2

V-3

Fig.4 Pipe connection for the OFF-THE-SYSTEM INSPECTION Inspection Procedure 1. Disconnect the module from the system. 2. Cap the retentate nozzle with a blind plate. 3. Stand the module vertically as shown in the fig. 6 and connect all necessary pipes. In the case that the pressure-resist hose is used, fix it tightly not to come off by adding the pressure. Special connection parts must be prepared prior to the test if flexible hose is used to supply air.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Caution When using pressure resistant tubing, connect it tightly with a module to prevent the tubing from coming off the module by pressurizing. Fix the module facing its permeate end upward. Fill clean water from the retentate nozzle to fill up the feed side of the module. Again, cap the retentate side with a blind plate. Open V-1 and set the air pressure to 100kPa by the regulator. Open V-3 slowly and feed air to the module. Water overflows from the permeate side at first. Keep the condition till the overflow from the permeate outlet ceases. Observe occurrence of continuous bubbles in the permeate side. Raise the pressure up to 200kPa if there is no continuous bubbling. Continuous bubbling: Module is abnormal. No Continuous bubbling: Module is normal. (Note): Discontinuous bubbling will not last long. Repeat from step 5 if discontinuous bubbling lasts for a long time. There may be a possibility of dried membrane. Consult Asahi Kasei for the right judgment. 25

8. STANDARD SPECIFICATION OF UNA-620A

Items Membrane Material Effective surface area Performance Nominal pore size (um) Operating conditions Max feed pressure (kPa) Max TMP Difference (kPa) Max temperature (deg C) pH range Module housing Adhesive Gasket, O-ring

UNA-620A Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) 50 m2 0.1 300 300 40 1 10 ABS Polyurethane NBR 2338L x 165

Material

Module dimension (mm) Module weight (kg)

Filled with water Without water

60 30

Refer to page 21, "Typical Operating Conditions of UNA-620A" for more detail. Consult Asahi Kasei, if initial flux rate in the standard specification could not be confirmed. Poor water quality or the system design (ex. excess back pressure because of thin tubing etc.) may be the cause.

Contact Asahi Kasei for the following cases. 26

* Low initial water flux rate * Difficulty in judgment of integrity test * The application not listed in this instruction * Change of application from the original one * Storage of modules over one (1) year * More detailed information on design of MF system * Any other claim or questions on product or how to use

ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS CORPORATION SALES & MARKETING DEPARTMENT MICROZA DIVISION Hibiya Mitsui Building 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyodaku, Tokyo 100-8440 Tel: +81-3-3507-2682 Fax: +81-3-3508-1474
Asahi Kasei reserves the right to change these data, specifications or appearance of product without prior notice. Microza is a registered trademark of Asahi Kasei Edited in April 2004

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