Dairy Ultrafiltration Concentration Factor
Calculates the volume reduction ratio, retentate volume, and final protein concentration for dairy ultrafiltration processes.
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1. Define Input Parameters
2. Engineering Output
Retentate volume (V_retentate)
- L
- L
Retentate protein concentration (C_prot_ret)
- % (w/w)
- % (w/w)
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Ultrafiltration is a pressure-driven membrane process used in the dairy industry to concentrate proteins while allowing lactose and minerals to permeate. The concentration factor is critical for designing systems and predicting product yield.
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