VA Filtration designs, sells, rents and offers for service pH reduction systems for wine or juice.  Using a combo membrane/ion exchange process or direct ion-exchange, there is a system to suit every budget.  The ion exchange systems are offered as a single column manual system or fully automated dual resin column skids capable of treating up to 1,000 gallons per hour on a continuous basis.  Note that the flow rates and run times shown below assume a potassium loading of 2200 mg/l and a 99% removal rate. 

MODELS OFFERED

Ion exchange systems offered are as follows:

• pHC200S (Single 200 liter column manual regen) - 500 gph and up to 2,000 gallons treated per regen
• pHC400S (Single 400 liter column manual regen)  - 500 gph and up to 4,000 gallons treated per regen
• pHC400D (Dual 400 liter manual columns in duty/stand-by configuration) - 1,000 gph and up to 4,000 gallons treated per regen
• pHC800S (Single 800 liter column with manual regen) - 1,000 gph and up to 8,000 gallons treated per regen
• pHC800D (Dual 800 liter manual regen columns in duty/stand-by configuration) - 2,000 gph and up to 8,000 gallons treated per regen

Automation Options for dual versions of above system

• On skid pump
• pH indication
• Conductivity indication
• Electronic flow meter
• Batch control
• Automated purge/regen and service cycle

Regeneration Requirements

Columns can be regenerated using hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid.  Hydrochloic acid regeneration will require a PVC manifold whereas sulphuric acid regeneration allows 316 S/S pipe manifolds. 

SERVICE OPTIONS

Note that a prefered way of pH Reduction makes use of nanofiltration followed by ion exchange onthe permeate.  This service is offered using our expert trained technicians.