Using a sustainable pumping system, surface water, drain water, or rainwater is extracted. Once the contaminated water enters the system, it is guided through several filtration stages. First, the water passes through an automatically backwashing glass bead filter or cloth filter. This stage removes coarse contaminants such as sand and suspended particles. Next, the water flows through the control filter, where the remaining fine particles are removed. Finally, the water is treated by the ultrafiltration units, where disinfection takes place by filtering out fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
Ultrafiltration is a technology suitable for the treatment of many types of water, such as surface water, river water, rainwater, and recirculation water, or as pre-filtration for a reverse osmosis installation. It is a disinfection technology that is not sensitive to the light transmittance (T10 value) of the water. Iron content or CocoPeat discoloration of the water are no longer limiting factors for disinfection capacity.
- PRO 3 – 50 m³/day 1.3 ha / 3 ac
- PRO 6 – 100 m³/day 2.5 ha / 6 ac
- PRO 12 – 200 m³/day 5 ha / 12 ac
- PRO 24 – 400 m³/day 10 ha / 24 ac
- PRO 36 – 600 m³/day 15 ha / 37 ac
- PRO 48 – 800 m³/day 20 ha / 50 ac
Note: The ha/ac examples are based on an average vegetable greenhouse, calculated with a maximum irrigation rate of 10 liters/m²/day and 40% recirculation water.
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Disinfection of fungi - (1–30 micron), bacteria (0.2–1 micron), and viruses (0.08–0.12 micron) through filtration based on the “gatekeeper” principle. Fungi, bacteria, and viruses simply cannot pass through our 0.02-micron membranes. This results in a disinfection performance of LOG 6 (99.9999%) for bacteria and LOG 4 (99.99%) virus removal.
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Cleaner irrigation system – by filtering particles down to 0.02 micron, the irrigation system becomes significantly cleaner (up to 1,000–4,000× cleaner compared to traditional disinfection methods). This greatly reduces the need for chemical agents (such as hydrogen peroxide) to keep piping clean. Because organic contamination is removed, it can no longer serve as a breeding ground for new or secondary infections.
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PFAS-free membranes
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Fertilizer values are preserved after disinfection
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More stable pH values of treated water
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Approximately 70% lower energy consumption compared to other technologies
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Operates both in combination with your climate computer and as a standalone system
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Control via touchscreen, as well as remote operation through secure cloud control
JB Group currently has around 50 UF systems operating worldwide. As with any technology, it is essential to periodically review system designs and incorporate the latest techniques and experiences. Over the past six months, our team has done exactly that, translating these improvements into our renewed ultrafiltration models. This enables us to condition our membranes even more effectively and guarantee optimal performance over a long period, without the need for large amounts of chemicals. This aligns perfectly with our vision of sustainable water management while ensuring reliable irrigation water.
Our models have been thoroughly tested with both drain water and surface water and have passed with a perfect score.
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Every system undergoes a complete FAT test (operation, capacity, rinse cycle, chemical usage).
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Optional all-in maintenance contract including:
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24/7 service
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Annual membrane flushing
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Preventive inspections
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