Microfiltration uses a membrane with a pore size in the range between 0.1 and 5 microns. It is used primarily for solution clarification, bacteria removal and protein separation. The rejection properties of the membrane are very strongly related to operating variables such as system pH, ionic strength, hydrodynamics, permeate flux and also strongly dependent on fouling.

Dairy Applications:		Bacteria removal from whey or milk
		Protein fractionation from whey or milk Whey defatting Salt Brine Clarification
Other Applications:		Clarification applications in biotechnology
		Fruit juice clarification (apple, orange etc.) Beer recovery and clarification Wine clarification with yeast removal Neutraceutical separation & clarification Wastewater separation Brine Clarification Bacteria removal from beverages