SALTWATER PROTEIN FRACTIONATORS: HDPE

Why use RK2’s Fractionators?

Protein Fractionation filtration removes suspended particulates, dissolved organics, proteins and tints. At the same time, protein fractionation lowers bacteria and pathogen concentrations, while saturating the water with oxygen. Traditional water filtration systems, (i.e. pressurized sand filters, bead filters and cartridge filters), remove particulates but are ineffective against dissolved wastes and act as breeding grounds for bacteria and pathogens.

RK2 Systems Fractionator features include:

• Molded HDPE Reaction Chambers
• Counter Current Design
• *Wash Down System
• *Automated Venturi Cleaning (Optional)
• Tuned Mazzei® Venturi Pumps
• Kynar® Mazzei® Venturi Injectors
• Ozone Gas Connection Port
• Air Flow Meters
• Screw Top Lid
• Clear Sight Gauge
• Hayward® or Asahi® Ball Valves Standard
• Highest Quality MDM® Pumps Made in U.S.A.
• Spears® Piping and Fittings Made in U.S.A.

Design

The fractionation filtration process is simple and highly effective. Air, (in some cases ozone as well), are injected into the bottom of the reaction chamber via an ozone resistant venturi injector. The water to be filtered is introduced at the top of the chamber and exits at the bottom. This creates a mass mixing effect, with the water traveling cross current to the air, which is essential for the effective formation of foam.

The foam rises through the column and becomes more concentrated as it passes into the upper portion of the reaction chamber. The collection cup allows for the water to drain back into the reaction chamber via gravity, while the concentrated foam is ejected over the top of the riser tube and exported into a waste drain. The upper chamber is automatically washed down with rinse systems that keep the surfaces clean and prevent the foam from drying and inhibiting the ejection process.

Counter Current Design

Allows for water entering the top of the fractionator to pass down through the rising air/water column. This creates a stripping effect and allows for better overall mass mixing. Competing manufactures have their supply, injection, and discharge ports all located in the same area making for a far less efficient fractionation process.

Single Molded Body

Unlike competing manufacturers our bodies are a one piece, rotationally molded design. This eliminates potential leaking and failures from seams and weld points.

Special Freshwater Style Foam Riser Cone

Freshwater Applications Available

We have spent years refining our protein fractionator designs to be used in freshwater applications. Freshwater fractionation has all of the same added benefits you’d see in a saltwater application. It removes suspended particulates, dissolved organics, proteins, and tints while also increasing dissolved oxygen levels.

If you plan on using ozone within your application our freshwater fractionators double their role to act as an ozone contact chamber, reducing the amount of equipment and floor space needed. Our Freshwater models feature a unique riser cone to overcome the challenges presented in freshwater fractionation.

Our Commitment To Quality

Over the last 30 years in the industry, RK2 has put innovation and hard work before shortcuts and easy profits. Our like-minded partners continue to break new technological ground, raise the bar and invest in the future. RK2’s quality is in the sum of all its partners.

Specification Sheet (Standard)

Specification Sheet (Metric)