Industrial reverse osmosis systems
An industrial reverse osmosis system uses a high-pressure pump to push water through a semi-permeable membrane. This process removes impurities and produces high-purity water. Reverse osmosis is widely used because it is efficient, reliable and cost-effective. It can support many applications, from domestic and commercial water treatment to large industrial processes.
Industrial systems are built for sites that need higher volumes of clean water. For example, they are often used for steam boilers, food and drink production, bottled water, heating and cooling circuits, farming, pharmaceutical work, chemical manufacturing and other process water applications. As a result, choosing the right industrial reverse osmosis system is important. The system must match the site’s water quality, flow rate, pressure requirements and daily demand.
How to Choose the Right Industrial Reverse Osmosis System
To select the right industrial reverse osmosis system, we first need to understand your site and water use. This helps us size the system correctly and choose the right pre-treatment.
Key details include:
● Raw water quality
● Daily and peak flow requirements
● Existing storage and pumping equipment
● Available installation space
A private water supply will usually need a full water analysis. This shows what needs to be removed before the water reaches the RO system.
Commercial and industrial RO systems usually produce water with a quality of around 10–15µS. However, this can vary depending on raw water quality, temperature and the application. Where higher quality water is required, we can add mixed bed polishing after the RO system.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Most industrial reverse osmosis systems need pre-treatment. This protects the RO membranes and helps the system work efficiently. Pre-treatment can remove hardness, heavy metals, chlorine and organic matter. As a result, it helps prevent membrane damage and keeps running costs lower.
Do Industrial RO systems require regular servicing ?
Industrial reverse osmosis systems generally require less maintenance and servicing than other water treatment systems. Still, we would recommend servicing the RO system and pre-treatment equipment twice per year in order for maximum efficiency to be achieved. We can help organise installation, servicing and maintenance – just get in touch here.
The Pedrollo Distribution Range
We supply high quality European manufactured RO systems. Ecosoft manufactures a wide range of reverse osmosis systems since 1999, utilising the most innovative technologies and software.
Our commercial (4” membrane) range of RO’s covers flow rates from 0.28m3/hr to 1.5m3/hr.
Industrial (8” membrane) systems span from 1m3/hr to 48m3/hr. ISO 9001:2008 certified, they are relatively simple to operate, and hazardous chemicals are not required for their operation.
Components
Key components of our Industrial RO range are:
● DOW Filmtec™ XLE-440 membrane elements
● Grundfos high pressure pump with Blueflux® technology
● Polypropylene sediment filters, 5-micron, 4.5′′x20′′
● Ecosoft controller
● Conductivity sensor
● European automated ball valves
● Praher and John Guest fittings/pipes
● Float switch, high pressure protection, raw water and permeate pressure switches
DOW Filmtec™ XLE-440 membrane elements are market leading products of unmatched quality. They operate very efficiently at lower pressures, produce excellent membrane flux and salt rejection, and also prevent microbiological growth. Becoming a standard for an industrial Ro system, Dow Filmtec membranes deliver the highest rejection of total dissolved solids.
Ecosoft controller automates operation with conductivity measurements, float switch, high pressure protection, raw water and permeate pressure switches.
Whether it be domestic, commercial, or industrial, we can specify a reverse osmosis system to meet your requirements which are available at short lead times.
Industrial RO Systems provide safe clean drinking water and are suitable for heat-sensitive substances. Take a look at our industrial range, or our commercial RO products.
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