Zaiput separators separate any process fluid containing 2 or more immiscible phases. This includes oil/water, aqueous/organic, organic/organic, gas/liquid and more. The Zaiput separators can be inserted into any continuous or batch process for inline or downstream separation.
Thanks to their special design with a metal shell, Zaiput separators can be operated at a high pressure, up to 290 psi/2 MPa. However, it is important to ensure that the pressures of the two outlets are not considerably different. Consult our technical support team for special use at high pressure.
Successful membrane separation requires an optimal pressure difference across the two sides of the membrane, i.e. retained and permeate sides. Zaiput separators incorporate an on-board pressure controller such that users no longer need to keep regulating the pressures of the two sides of the membrane. Click here to learn more about how it works.
Zaiput separators provide instantaneous, complete phase separation. They require neither a coalescing plate nor a settling tank. Their unique design eliminates the need for electronic apparatus for agitating parts or online process control. Additionally, they are very easy-to-use, inexpensive, and perfectly designed for a wide range of chemical environments (e.g., organic solvents, acidic solutions, high pressure).
All of the wetted parts inside the Zaiput separators are highly chemical-compatible. The metal shell does not contact the fluid. Zaiput separators can handle most organic solvents as well as corrosive solutions.
Temperature affects interfacial phenomena. Heating tends to decrease the interfacial tension of liquid mixtures. At very high temperatures, the liquid mixture is close to the miscibility region and may be difficult to separate. Contact us to consult our technical support team for special use with extreme temperatures.
Currently, we provide Zaiput separation devices in three versions, SEP-10, SEP-200 and SEP-3000. These versions cover flows ranging from 0 to 3000 mL/min.
The Zaiput separation devices separate immiscible fluids based on their wettability. This is different from filtration which uses a size-exclusion technique. Filtration generally removes solid from one liquid phase (either a pure liquid or a miscible liquid mixture).
The membranes used in the Zaiput separators are highly compatible with chemicals so it can function for weeks. However, depending on how clean the separated fluid is, the membrane may need to be replaced more frequently. This is especially true if the fluid contains a significant amount of solid particles/precipitates.
