DuPont Launches High Performance FilmTec™ Hypershell™ Element for More Energy Efficient and Productive Dairy Processing
DuPont (NYSE:DD) has launched the FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038, an advanced reverse osmosis element designed for dairy processing. The new technology delivers up to 50% higher productivity and flow, or up to 50% less energy demand compared to existing dairy membrane elements.
The innovative solution is specifically engineered for concentrating and polishing dairy process streams including milk, whey, and lactose. Key benefits include expanded active membrane area, enhanced product quality, higher recovery rates, extended membrane life, and reduced chemical usage, leading to lower CAPEX and OPEX.
DuPont (NYSE:DD) ha lanciato il FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038, un avanzato elemento a osmosi inversa progettato per il settore lattiero-caseario. Questa nuova tecnologia offre fino al 50% in più di produttività e flusso, oppure fino a un 50% di riduzione nel consumo energetico rispetto agli elementi a membrana lattiero-caseari attualmente disponibili.
La soluzione innovativa è specificamente studiata per concentrare e perfezionare i flussi di processo lattiero-caseari, tra cui latte, siero e lattosio. I principali vantaggi comprendono un'area attiva della membrana ampliata, una qualità del prodotto migliorata, tassi di recupero più elevati, una durata della membrana prolungata e un uso ridotto di prodotti chimici, con conseguenti minori costi di investimento (CAPEX) e di gestione (OPEX).
DuPont (NYSE:DD) ha lanzado el FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038, un avanzado elemento de ósmosis inversa diseñado para el procesamiento de lácteos. Esta nueva tecnología ofrece hasta un 50% más de productividad y flujo, o hasta un 50% menos de demanda energética en comparación con los elementos de membrana láctea existentes.
La solución innovadora está específicamente diseñada para concentrar y pulir corrientes de proceso lácteo, incluyendo leche, suero y lactosa. Los beneficios clave incluyen un área activa de membrana ampliada, mejor calidad del producto, mayores tasas de recuperación, vida útil prolongada de la membrana y reducción en el uso de productos químicos, lo que conduce a menores costos de inversión (CAPEX) y operativos (OPEX).
DuPont (NYSE:DD)는 유제품 가공용으로 설계된 첨단 역삼투(RO) 요소인 FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038을 출시했습니다. 이 신기술은 기존 유제품 멤브레인 요소에 비해 생산성과 유량을 최대 50%까지 증가시키거나 에너지 요구량을 최대 50%까지 감소시킵니다.
이 혁신적인 솔루션은 우유, 유청, 락토오스 등 유제품 공정 흐름을 농축하고 정제하는 데 특화되어 있습니다. 주요 장점으로는 확장된 활성 멤브레인 면적, 향상된 제품 품질, 높은 회수율, 연장된 멤브레인 수명, 화학물질 사용 감소 등이 있으며, 이를 통해 CAPEX 및 OPEX가 절감됩니다.
DuPont (NYSE:DD) a lancé le FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038, un élément avancé d'osmose inverse conçu pour le traitement des produits laitiers. Cette nouvelle technologie offre jusqu'à 50 % de productivité et de débit en plus, ou jusqu'à 50 % de consommation d'énergie en moins par rapport aux éléments de membrane laitière existants.
Cette solution innovante est spécialement conçue pour concentrer et affiner les flux de processus laitiers, y compris le lait, le lactosérum et le lactose. Les principaux avantages incluent une surface active de membrane étendue, une meilleure qualité du produit, des taux de récupération plus élevés, une durée de vie prolongée de la membrane et une réduction de l'utilisation des produits chimiques, ce qui entraîne une baisse des CAPEX et OPEX.
DuPont (NYSE:DD) hat das FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 vorgestellt, ein fortschrittliches Umkehrosmose-Element, das speziell für die Milchverarbeitung entwickelt wurde. Die neue Technologie ermöglicht eine um bis zu 50% höhere Produktivität und Durchflussrate oder einen um bis zu 50% geringeren Energiebedarf im Vergleich zu bestehenden Membranelementen für die Milchindustrie.
Die innovative Lösung ist speziell für die Konzentration und Aufbereitung von Milchverarbeitungsströmen wie Milch, Molke und Laktose konzipiert. Zu den Hauptvorteilen zählen eine vergrößerte aktive Membranfläche, verbesserte Produktqualität, höhere Rückgewinnungsraten, längere Membranlebensdauer und reduzierter Chemikalieneinsatz, was zu geringeren CAPEX- und OPEX-Kosten führt.
- Up to 50% higher productivity and flow in dairy processing operations
- Up to 50% reduction in energy demand compared to market alternatives
- Reduced operational costs through lower energy consumption and chemical usage
- Extended membrane life resulting in less frequent replacements
- Higher recovery rates leading to reduced wastewater generation
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DuPont's new reverse osmosis element offers 50% higher productivity or energy savings for dairy processors, strengthening their water solutions portfolio.
DuPont's new FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element represents a significant technical advancement in reverse osmosis membrane technology. The key innovation lies in its membrane chemistry and expanded active area, delivering up to 50% higher productivity and flow, or alternatively, up to 50% less energy demand when operating at the same flux as competing products.
From a technical perspective, these efficiency gains directly address critical pain points in dairy processing operations. The dairy industry faces intense pressure to reduce operational costs while maintaining product quality, and membrane technologies are central to modern dairy concentration processes. The ability to process the same volume with half the energy input creates substantial cost savings in an energy-intensive industry.
The membrane's optimization for specific dairy streams (milk, whey, and lactose) demonstrates DuPont's targeted approach to industry-specific challenges. Higher recovery rates in polishing systems means less valuable product lost to waste streams, while reduced chemical usage and extended membrane life translate to lower operational expenses over time.
This launch reinforces DuPont's position in specialty filtration technologies for food applications. While appearing incremental, a 50% efficiency improvement represents a substantial leap in a mature technology. The sustainability benefits align with industry trends toward reducing carbon footprints, potentially accelerating adoption as dairy processors face mounting pressure to demonstrate environmental improvements alongside operational efficiency.
New FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 reverse osmosis element delivers enhanced productivity and performance, enabling high-quality dairy products
As dairy producers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and maintain high product quality, FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element supports the production of high-quality dairy products that meet consumer demands for both performance and nutritional value.
Designed specifically for the concentration and polishing of dairy process streams—including milk, whey, and lactose—this new RO element delivers exceptional performance, energy savings, and operational longevity. Advancements to the membrane performance are providing up to 50 percent higher productivity and flow, or up to 50 percent less energy demand when operating at the same flux as other dairy membrane elements on the market, reducing both energy consumption as well as operating costs.
"FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element represents a significant advancement in membrane technology for dairy applications," said Noel Carr, Global Dairy Market Leader for DuPont Water Solutions. "With its innovative membrane chemistry and expanded active area, it empowers producers to achieve higher yields, lower costs, and more sustainable operations, contributing to an overall decrease in operational greenhouse gas emissions."
FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element delivers a range of key benefits that make it an ideal choice for dairy applications. Its expanded active membrane area boosts both productivity and element flow, while its ability to operate at lower energy demand—without compromising flux—can translate to significant operational cost savings. Designed to enhance the product quality and yield for milk, whey, and lactose streams, the element also supports higher recovery rates in polishing systems, creating less wastewater. Its extended membrane life and reduced replacement frequency contribute to lower overall costs. Furthermore, the FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element can ensure lower CAPEX and OPEX through higher efficiency and reduced chemical usage.
DuPont introduced the new reverse osmosis element to the market at the Membrane Technology Forum USA—a conference hosted by Dairy Foods showcasing innovations in commercial membrane technology. Dr. Jie Song, a Lead Research Scientist with DuPont, presented research on the cost-effectiveness of FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element, and how the innovative chemistry and element design can provide significant improvement on productivity and energy savings without sacrificing product quality.
On July 10, 2025, DuPont will host an educational webinar discussing the capabilities of FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element and how its increased performance and productivity can help optimize dairy processing. Register here.
Learn more about FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element and the broader DuPont dairy processing portfolio.
FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element is a part of DuPont's broader portfolio of membrane and ion exchange technologies designed to support the life sciences and food industries. Our extensive range of products, technical expertise, manufacturing excellence, continuous innovation, and global reach provide solutions to address application and process challenges, facilitating cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable operations.
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