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Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Lau Kok Keong
Department: Chemical Engineering
Expertise: Membrane Process, Absorption Process, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Molecular Simulation, Process Modeling and Scale-up

Hollow Fiber Membrane Performance Prediction Program (HFMPP™)

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TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL: 9

BRIEF TECHNOLOGY

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A Versatile Prediction Tool for Hollow Fiber Membrane Separation. HFMPP™ is a commercial simulation tool that can be used to predict the separation performance of membrane system for gas and liquid under varying industrial parameters.

PROBLEM STATEMENT & CURRENT ISSUES
At the moment, there is limited commercial membrane prediction tool to recommend the membrane replacement plan. Furthermore, unnecessary product losses and product off-specification occasionally occur during the membrane operations. The operators frequently need to obtain consultancy service from membrane manufacturer to address the above issues.

USEFULNESS & APPLICATION
  • Recommend optimal membrane replacement plan for the operator
  • Ensure high productivity with minimal product off- specifications and losses
  • Minimize consultation from the manufacturer
  • Suitable for natural gas processing, desalination, water purification processes
  • Standalone or link with MS Excel and commercial process simulator

IMPACT OF THE PRODUCT
It is estimated that our clients have saved more than 1 Million USD of consultation fee from the membrane manufacturer and able to optimize the membrane replacement plan continuously.

Reduce OPEX
  1. No service requirement from the manufacturer
Reduce CAPEX
  1. Better control & planning of membrane change-out
  2. Extend membrane utilization lifespan
Improve Revenue
  1. Operate system efficiently
  2. Maximize productivity & minimize product losses

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To date, HFMPP™ is currently deployed in three (3) different commercial
projects in Malaysia and Thailand.

INTELECTUAL PROPERTY
Patent         : MY-166431-A
Trademark  : TM2013009377