According to Arvand Petrochemical Company’s public relations office, ultrafiltration membranes are among the most critical and high-cost process equipment in latex production and are prone to fouling and performance degradation due to continuous contact with polymeric materials.
Under conventional practices, such conditions typically require full membrane replacement and production shutdowns. However, Arvand specialists, relying on in-house technical expertise and targeted advanced cleaning methods, successfully regenerated the fouled membranes and returned them to service.
Post-implementation assessments indicate that the restored membranes achieved performance levels comparable to, and in some cases exceeding, new membranes. The initiative enhanced process stability, increased productivity by up to 37 percent, reduced energy consumption, and led to a notable decline in maintenance and repair costs.
The project also resulted in more consistent EPVC powder quality, improved product performance indicators, and higher customer satisfaction, underscoring the role of applied research and academic collaboration in strengthening operational resilience and value creation in the petrochemical sector.