The startup develops wastewater treatment systems that utilize buoyancy manipulation to enhance membrane filtration efficiency, allowing for increased flow through a reduced surface area. This technology minimizes membrane fouling, leading to significant cost savings for clients by ensuring high-quality effluent production.
Funding
$3M 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 processes often struggle with high energy consumption, membrane fouling, and escalating maintenance costs, leading to inefficiencies and increased operational expenses. Existing systems may also lack the capacity to handle increasing volumes or diverse contaminants, resulting in regulatory compliance issues and potential environmental harm.
Solution
Swirltex offers a patented Buoyancy-Enhanced Membrane Filtration (BEMF) system that addresses these challenges by integrating hydraulic manipulation with standard polymeric tubular membranes. This innovative approach enables operation at 3x–6x the flux rates of traditional designs, significantly reducing equipment size and capital expenditure. By injecting air into the waste stream and inducing a swirl flow pattern, Swirltex concentrates contaminants at the center of the membrane tubes, minimizing fouling and maximizing permeate production. The modular, decentralized units can be easily retrofitted into existing infrastructure or deployed as standalone systems, providing a cost-effective and scalable solution for various wastewater treatment applications.
Target Audience
Swirltex serves a diverse range of customers, including those in the oil and gas, municipal, industrial, forestry, and food and beverage sectors, who require efficient and reliable wastewater treatment solutions.
Features
- Patented Buoyancy-Enhanced Membrane Filtration (BEMF) technology
- Annular flow design to minimize membrane fouling and maximize permeate flux
- Modular and decentralized units for flexible deployment and scalability
- Ability to handle a wide range of wastewater types, including industrial, municipal, and produced water
- Low energy consumption compared to conventional membrane-based systems
- Automated operation for minimal maintenance
- Remote monitoring capabilities via ethernet or Wi-Fi
- Clean-in-place systems with minimal downtime