GE Introduces New, First-Of-Its-Kind Blister-Free Sanitary Membrane Elements

• New GE Technology Reduces Risk of Contamination in Membrane Elements
• GE’s Blister-Free Sanitary Membrane Elements Decrease Production Losses

GE recently announced a new, first-of-its-kind, blister-free sanitary reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membrane elements for food and dairy applications.

“Our new product is the only membrane technology available today that provides a blister-free solution for dairy and sanitary production,” said Frederick Liberatore, global commercial director—water and process technologies for GE Power. “It is crucial for the safety and security of dairy/food production to ensure that the membrane elements do not blister. GE’s blister-free dairy/sanitary membranes are cost-effective and minimize production loss.”

For the last 18 months, GE has been developing and qualifying various combinations of polymers, backings and adhesives to arrive at a combination that is more robust, eliminating an industry problem that has been around for more than 20 years. GE has created a blister-free sanitary element construction that currently is being incorporated into GE’s complete dairy element product line. This innovation will benefit dairy operations in many ways including:

• Better operation running at high dairy solids.
• Value-added hygiene outcomes reducing the risk of SPC or APC bacteria contamination.
• Improved longevity of element life by reducing glue lines failures and mandatory change-outs due to regulatory inspection.

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About GE Power
GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise to help customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest and most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant, upgrade and service solutions as well as our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable. For more information, visit www.gepower.com.