Dow Water & Process Solutions Introduces New DOW IntegraPac Ultrafiltration Skids

• DOW IntegraPac skids are a series of ultrafiltration (UF) skids designed around novel direct-connect UF modules and standardized fittings
• Dow IntegraPac skids streamline the implementation of the Dow Ultrafiltration solution, increase efficiency and reduce costs compared to traditional ultrafiltration skid designs
• Dow IntegraPac modules are designed to match the performance of existing proven DOW SFP28 series modules to which many of our valued customers have grown accustomed

Dow Water & Process Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, recently announced the launch of its DOW IntegraPac skid product line, a series of compact pre-engineered and streamlined ultrafiltration (UF) skids. Available in a wide range of sizes to suit various project needs, the DOW IntegraPac skids are pre-engineered to reduce material costs, lower freight costs and enable faster assembly. This revolutionary UF solution dramatically simplifies the process of incorporating DOW Ultrafiltration technology into water treatment systems.

DOW IntegraPac modules incorporate novel end caps that include direct-connect capability to enable substantial skid design simplifications. The revolutionary end caps now serve as part of the pipeline, which results in materials saving for the skid. DOW IntegraPac skids utilize DOW’s proven UF membrane technology, which is based on technically advanced H-PVDF hollow fiber, with uniform pore size and outside-in flow configuration, and maintains high performance under a wide range of feed water conditions.

“At Dow, we understand that design time, material costs, shipping and assembly expenses, and maintenance overheads are all important factors to consider when purchasing an ultrafiltration solution,” said Pauel Fokin, Product Director, Dow Water & Process Solutions. “The DOW IntegraPac skids offer substantial improvements across the board while matching the performance characteristics of the proven SFP28 series filtration modules for which Dow has more than 3500 MLD (million liters per day) of installed or contracted capacity across over 600 reference installations globally. As Dow’s first pre-fabricated skid design, the DOW IntegraPac product line is engineered to lessen the total cost of ownership and create substantial value for our customers.”

Design features

Ready-to-assemble DOW IntegraPac skids combine pre-engineered designs with DOW Ultrafiltration technology to require fewer parts and material than traditional designs. This novel design translates into lower costs, faster assembly and a smaller footprint. DOW IntegraPac end caps with built-in interconnectivity and standardized parts eliminate the need for welding, grinding, painting cutting and allow the IntegraPac skid to be implemented more cost effectively compared to traditional skid solutions.

More efficient to transport and assemble

The DOW IntegraPac modules and parts are shipped unassembled to allow for more efficient transport using standard size containers. In contrast, traditional UF skid designs often need to be shipped using expensive open high-top containers. The latter also generally incorporate heavy skid frames to facilitate the shipping process which are often unnecessary for the long term operation of the ultrafiltration skids. The DOW IntegraPac is light on metal parts — only a set of light supporting frames are required. This streamlined design allows DOW IntegraPac modules and auxiliary parts to be shipped directly to the end-user site without having to stop over at an original equipment manufacturer’s workshop. DOW IntegraPac skids make shipping and installation quicker and easier.

Lower maintenance costs

DOW IntegraPac skids have clear filtrate pipes that are easily visible to facilitate integrity inspections. The DOW IntegraPac module also has a pressure rating sufficient to enable direct feed to RO feed pumps. This means there is less equipment to maintain and no need for intermediate break tanks and booster pumps. In addition, the IntegraPac skids are built around corrosion-resistant materials to ensure compatibility with standard water treatment and cleaning chemicals which means more time between maintenance cycles.

“At Dow, we are dedicated to developing practical ways to reduce costs and create value for our customers. The DOW IntegraPac skids are yet another example that demonstrates Dow’s commitment to continuous customer focused innovation,” said Fokin.

Dow IntegraPac. Ultrafiltration Skids Made Easy.

For more information, visit www.dowwaterandprocess.com/integrapac

About Dow Water & Process Solutions
The global leader in sustainable separation and purification technology, Dow Water & Process Solutions is making a clear impact in the world. We’re helping to make water safer and more accessible, food taste better, pharmaceuticals more effective and industries more efficient and spearheading the development of sustainable technologies that integrate water and energy requirements. Dow Water & Process Solutions offers a broad portfolio of ion exchange resins, reverse osmosis membranes, ultrafiltration membranes and electrodeionization products, with strong positions in a number of major application areas, including industrial and municipal water, industrial processes, pharmaceuticals, power, residential water and waste and water reuse. For more information,visit www.dowwaterandprocess.com.

About Dow
Dow combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2011, Dow had annual sales of $60B and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 197 sites in 36 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. For more information, visit www.dow.com.

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