The choice for a certain kind of membrane filtration system is determined by a great number of aspects, such as the benefits of membrane filtration , costs, risks of plugging of the membranes, packing density and cleaning opportunities.

Koch Membrane Systems, Inc. (KMS) is a global leader in membrane filtration technology and engineering support for close to half a century. KMS offers a wide range of products and engineering services which span industrial applications in food and life sciences, industrial processes and water & wastewater. As a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art membrane elements as well as complete membrane systems, KMS is specified for some of the most demanding applications. KMS offers comprehensive process engineering design, piloting and field service expertise. With an installed base approaching 20,000 systems throughout the world, KMS is setting the standard as a comprehensive solutions provider for membrane technology. Koch Industries, Inc. is a privately held company based in Wichita, Kan., that owns a diverse group of companies that create value by using resources more efficiently; protecting the environment and the safety and health of our workers and others. Koch companies are involved in core industries such as trading, petroleum, chemicals, energy, polymers and fibers, minerals, fertilizers, process and pollution control equipment and technology, forest and consumer products, ranching, and commodity trading and services.

UOP is an international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, process plants, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries.