MBC™ - MemBrine Concentrator
Bridging the Energy Gap in Brine Concentration
Key Performance Metrics
Maximum Concentration: 220-280 g/L TDS
Energy Consumption: 12 kWh/m³ permeate
Thermal Alternative: vs 25-60 kWh/m³ thermal systems
Equipment: Standard RO membranes and pressure vessels
Perfect For: ZLD front-end applications
The Technology Breakthrough
MemBrine Concentrator™ solves the critical industry problem: the massive energy gap between conventional membranes (~10% dissolved solids) and expensive thermal processes. Our proprietary recirculation design allows standard RO equipment to achieve concentrations previously only possible with thermal systems.
Key Advantages
Bridges Energy Gap: Eliminates 25-60 kWh/m³ thermal requirement
Standard Equipment: No specialized high-pressure or thermal equipment needed
Perfect ZLD Front-End: Concentrates brine to crystallization-ready levels
Proven Commercial: 1st generation deployed Indonesia 2022
Applications
Zero Liquid Discharge: Front-end concentration before crystallization
Lithium Pre-Concentration: From 0.1-0.2% to 6% Li concentration
Resource Recovery: Barium, sodium chloride, critical minerals
Industrial Compliance: Meeting ZLD mandates cost-effectively
Competitive Positioning
vs Conventional Membranes: 2.8x higher concentration capability
vs Thermal Systems: Up to 5x lower energy consumption
vs Evaporation Ponds: Eliminates 18-24 month timelines