Membrane Filtration Pilot Plant Testing & Application Development

Drive innovation and optimize your processes with GEA’s advanced membrane filtration pilot plant services.

Why Partner with GEA for Membrane Filtration Pilot Testing?

At GEA, we combine decades of expertise with a comprehensive range of membrane filtration equipment—supporting you from initial feasibility trials to full-scale commercial production. Our state-of-the-art pilot plant in Hudson, WI is designed to accelerate your product development, process optimization, and scale-up.

Flexible Testing Options

On-Site Rental Units: Rent our pilot units and conduct trials at your own facility, using your raw materials and packaging. This approach minimizes risks associated with transporting sensitive materials and enables real-world testing in your production environment.

In-House Testing at GEA: Access our advanced test center, staffed by experienced engineers and process experts. Benefit from hands-on support and the latest membrane technologies.

Broad Application Expertise

Our cross-flow membrane filtration technology serves a wide range of industries and applications, including:

• Food & Beverage
• Dairy
• Chemical Processing
• Biotechnology & Fermentation

Typical applications include clarification, bacteria and spore removal, fractionation, concentration, separation, and diafiltration.

Pilot Units Tailored to Your Needs

GEA pilot units are available in a variety of membrane and module configurations:

• Forward Osmosis (FO): In-house testing only
• Reverse Osmosis (RO): Spiral wound, polymeric tubular
• Nanofiltration (NF): Spiral wound, polymeric tubular, ceramic
• Ultrafiltration (UF): Spiral wound, plate-and-frame, ceramic, polymeric tubular, hollow fiber
• Microfiltration (MF): Spiral wound, ceramic, sintered stainless steel, hollow fiber
• Special Membrane and Modules

Our pilot units range from small to medium scale and can be adapted to your specific process requirements. Data collected during pilot trials is directly scalable to industrial production.

Comprehensive Services & Support

When you work with GEA, you gain access to:

• Feasibility studies
• Product and process development
• Creation of product samples
• Process optimization
• Data generation and scalability analysis
• Simulation modeling
• Hands-on operator training

Key Benefits

• Real-World Results: Test with your own raw materials and packaging for accurate, scalable data.
• Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrate process performance and permeate quality to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Process Optimization: Fine-tune dosing, membrane flux, recovery rates, and cleaning regimes.
• Seamless Scale-Up: Pilot results translate easily to full-scale plant design and operation.
• Plug-and-Produce: Compact, hygienic, and easy-to-operate units with quick installation and integration.

Engineered for Your Success

Our membrane filtration solutions are designed for efficiency, low energy consumption, and minimal waste. Through close partnerships with leading membrane suppliers, we ensure you benefit from the latest advancements in membrane technology.

Ready to accelerate your process development?

Contact us to discuss your pilot testing needs or to schedule a trial at our Hudson, WI test center.