Case Study: Optimizing Cleaning in a Dairy Wastewater Concentrator Proving ZwitterCo Evolution RO Simplifies Cleaning Programs
A leading whey processor in the Midwest United States with a strong commitment to sustainability and operational excellence is continuously exploring ways to optimize its processes. As a significant user of membranes, one of their major focus areas for optimization and cost savings is their membrane operations. Within their membrane operations, they were interested in finding ways to achieve simpler cleaning programs, which created an opportunity for ZwitterCo membranes to help. This whey processor is demonstrating the performance of Evolution RO membranes in a full, industrial-scale system to validate their performance and identify opportunities to improve their cleaning program, with a particular focus on reducing chemical and water consumption.
The Solution
In 2024, the whey processor installed Evolution RO membranes, replacing conventional RO membranes. Evolution RO membranes are protected by ZwitterShieldTM technology, a permanently bonded zwitterionic barrier that forms an extremely hydrophilic surface to repel organic foulants. This hydration barrier prevents irreversible adhesion of proteins, fats, and other organic compounds, which allows the membrane to be more easily cleaned than conventional membranes.
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