The startup develops ceramic flat membrane filtration technology for wastewater treatment, providing reliable alternatives for water and sewage management. Their solutions enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with environmental standards in industrial applications.
Funding
$31.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Conventional wastewater treatment methods often struggle to consistently meet stringent environmental standards, particularly when dealing with variable feed water or challenging industrial effluents. Polymeric membranes, a common alternative, can be prone to failure, require frequent replacement, and may not be suitable for harsh chemical environments or high total dissolved solids (TDS) concentrations. This leads to increased operational costs and potential downtime.
Solution
CERAFILTEC provides ceramic flat membrane filtration technology designed for reliable and efficient water and wastewater treatment. Their ceramic membranes offer a robust physical barrier, ensuring consistent filtrate quality regardless of feed water variations. The technology facilitates direct replacement of failing polymeric membranes in existing infrastructure, offering a seamless upgrade path for MBR, drinking water, and tertiary treatment applications. CERAFILTEC's solutions are engineered to handle tough feed waters, minimize downtime during peak events, and reduce operational costs through a long membrane lifespan and reduced chemical consumption.
Target Audience
CERAFILTEC's primary customers include project developers, EPCs, contractors, systems integrators, OEMs, and plant operators involved in water and wastewater treatment applications.
Features
- Ceramic flat sheet membranes with pore sizes ranging from 0.05 to 0.5 microns
- High flux design with double-sided filtered water outlet
- Active cake layer filtration for enhanced performance
- Hydrophilic membrane properties
- Filtration modules with 6.0 m² area, featuring exchangeable ceramic plates and internal filtered water piping
- Single filtration towers made of glass fiber reinforced resin without steel parts
- Multi-tower configurations for compact and flexible installation
- Suitable for MBR, MBR upgrades, sand filter upgrades, groundwater treatment, backwash waste treatment, RO pre-treatment, polymeric membrane replacement, and tertiary treatment