EuroTec ETUF-9060R UF Membrane Module
60 m² · PVDF · 0.025 µm · Ø344×2340mm · 2.5 bar · pH 1–12 · 6-log bacteria
Outside-in PVDF hollow-fibre UF module with 60 m² membrane area. NSF certified. Handles cross-flow and dead-end operation. Typical flux 60–120 LMH. Primary module for RO pre-treatment, municipal water, and industrial wastewater recycling.
Specifications
- 60 m²
- PVDF
- 0.025 µm
- Ø344×2340mm
- 2.5 bar
- pH 1–12
- 6-log bacteria
What it is and when to use it
The EuroTec ETUF-9060R is a 60 m² outside-in PVDF hollow-fibre ultrafiltration module with a 0.025 µm pore size and 6-log (99.9999%) bacteria removal. Use it as the standard module for RO pre-treatment, surface and well water treatment, municipal water and wastewater recycling.
According to the EuroTec datasheet, the fibres have a 1.30/0.70 mm outer/inner diameter and the module measures Ø344 × 2,340 mm, with 1.5″ FNPT feed, concentrate and filtrate ports. It weighs 60 kg dry and 100 kg wet, and uses epoxy/PU potting. It runs in cross-flow or dead-end mode at up to 2.5 bar feed pressure, 2.0 bar TMP and 2.0 bar backwash pressure, with a typical flux of 60–120 LMH.
The pH tolerance is 2–11 in operation and 1–12 during cleaning, and the temperature range is 5–40 °C. Physical cleaning is typically every 30–120 minutes and chemical cleaning every 5–30 days, depending on feed quality. EuroTec notes that outside-in flow tolerates more fouling and cleans effectively by backwash and air scouring.
Use it for
- RO pre-treatment to deliver low-SDI, low-turbidity feed
- Ground, well and surface water treatment
- Municipal and tap water purification
- Municipal and industrial wastewater recycling
How to choose
- Set design flux within the 60–120 LMH typical range based on feed quality; dirtier water needs lower flux
- Calculate module count from net flow, flux and 60 m² per module, allowing for backwash water
- Check feed pressure and temperature against the 2.5 bar and 5–40 °C limits
- Plan backwash, air scour and chemical cleaning systems at the datasheet frequencies
- Compare with the 9060F (narrower) or 9076D (higher pressure) if space or pressure dictates
Frequently asked questions
What are the key specifications of the EuroTec ETUF-9060R?
The ETUF-9060R has 60 m² of PVDF hollow-fibre membrane with 0.025 µm pores, outside-in flow and 6-log bacteria removal. It measures Ø344 × 2,340 mm with 1.5″ FNPT ports. Maximum feed pressure is 2.5 bar, maximum TMP 2.0 bar, pH tolerance 2–11 in operation, temperature 5–40 °C and typical flux 60–120 LMH.
How often does the ETUF-9060R need cleaning?
The EuroTec datasheet gives a physical cleaning (backwash) frequency of every 30–120 minutes and a chemical cleaning frequency of every 5–30 days, both depending on feed water quality and site conditions. Cleaner feed allows longer intervals. The module tolerates pH 1–12 during chemical cleaning.
Why use UF ahead of an RO system?
UF acts as an absolute barrier for suspended solids and microorganisms, producing low-turbidity water that meets RO feed limits consistently even when raw water quality swings. That protects RO membranes from particulate and biological fouling, which reduces cleaning frequency. EuroTec lists RO pre-treatment as a primary application of the ETUF-9060R.
Technically reviewed by Prashant Dwivedi, Co-Founder & Director ·