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Principal Applications

  • Adsorption of organics
  • Juice debittering
  • Decolorization of Juices
  • Peptide Purification
  • Antibiotic Production
  • Polyphenol extraction
  • Removal of Terpenes and carotenoids (Linalool and Astaxanthins)
  • Turmeric Extract (Curcumin)

Advantages

  • Efficient regeneration
  • Controlled porosity suitable for small molecules

Regulatory Approvals

  • OK Kosher Certified
  • LPPOM MUI Halal Certified
  • IFANCA Halal Certified
  • Compliant with ResAP(2004)3
  • GMO/TSE/BSE free

Typical Packaging

  • 1 ft³ Sack
  • 25 L Sack
  • 50 L Drum (Plastic)
  • 5 ft³ Drum (Fiber)
  • 1 m³ Supersack
  • 42 ft³ Supersack

Typical Physical & Chemical Characteristics:

Polymer Structure Polymethacrylic
Appearance White to off-white spherical beads
Functional Group Non ionic
Ionic Form None
Moisture Retention 65 - 71 %
Particle Size Range 350 - 1200 µm
Typical Pore Diameter by nitrogen adsorption 120 Å
Typical Pore Volume by nitrogen adsorption 0.6 mL/g
Typical Surface Area by nitrogen adsorption 450 m²/g
Specific Gravity 1.1
Shipping Weight (approx.) 650 - 710 g/L (40.6 - 44.4 lb/ft³)
pH Limits, Stability 0 - 14
Temperature Limit 100 °C (212.0 °F)

Hydraulic Characteristics

Pressure Drop

The pressure drop across a bed of ion exchange resin depends on the particle size distribution, bed depth, and voids volume of the exchange material, as well as on the flow rate and viscosity of the influent solution. Factors affecting any of these parameters— such as the presence of particulate matter filtered out by the bed, abnormal compressibility of the resin, or the incomplete classification of the bed—will have an adverse effect, and result in an increased head loss. Depending on the quality of the influent water, the application and the design of the plant, service flow rates may vary from 10 to 40 BV/h.

Pressure Drop Across Resin Bed

Backwash

During up-flow backwash, the resin bed should be expanded in volume between 50 and 70% for at least 10 to 15 minutes. This operation will free particulate matter, clear the bed of bubbles and voids, and reclassify the resin particles ensuring minimum resistance to flow. When first putting into service, approximately 30 minutes of expansion is usually sufficient to properly classify the bed. It is important to note that bed expansion increases with flow rate and decreases with influent fluid temperature. Caution must be taken to avoid loss of resin through the top of the vessel by over expansion of the bed.

Backwash Expansion of Resin Bed