Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants are widely used across various industries to enhance water quality, making it suitable for a diverse range of applications, including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and municipal water systems. Examples include ultrapure water production for electronics, seawater purification for drinking water on cruise ships, and wastewater treatment. It is crucial for RO plants to operate efficiently due to the large volumes of water processed daily and the energy consumed.
Fouling of RO membranes can significantly reduce their service life and increase operational costs if insufficient pre-treatment is provided. Cartridge and bag filtration are crucial final stages in pre-treatment processes, ensuring that nothing impacts the operation or service life of the plants.
A well-designed pre-treatment system can prevent fouling, allowing designers to minimize the size of RO plants and reduce initial capital costs. This also maximizes RO membrane life and lowers operational expenses.
Filtration Products to Address RO Membrane Protection Challenges
Handling Variable Seawater Quality in SWRO : PP cartridges are designed to handle plankton or algae blooms, silts, and other sediments.
- PP Pleated Depth Filters
- GF Pleated Depth Filters
Chlorine Removal from Mains Water : Carbon filters effectively lower residual chlorine levels, extending the life of RO membranes.
- Carbon Filters
- HighFlow Cartridge Filter Housings
Maintaining SDI Readings Below 5 : PP cartridges help maintain SDI levels well below RO membrane limits.
- PP Pleated Depth Filters
- HighFlow Cartridge Filter Housings