The reason for the high demand of Commercial RO Plants, now-a-days, is that the majority of our country's water supply is of poor quality, making pure and safe drinking water difficult to obtain without RO.
The government has begun to purify water from other sources in order to meet the increased demand. Nonetheless, trace amounts of treatment chemicals are present in the delivered water, and the situation is deteriorating in many areas. As a result, commercial RO plants are now essential.
RO systems can be installed commercially and function similarly to industrial procedures. Each RO system function is tailored to your raw water issue, and depends on the water quality you desire.
What are the basic technologies used in Commercial RO Plants?
The following primary factors are considered when designing and optimizing water treatment technologies: New-age contaminants, water quality standards, and economy. Clarification, media filtration, and chlorination were the only water treatment processes used in the previous century. Any new technology that enters the market must be superior to previous ones.
Several treatment technologies have been developed, and many more are in the works. The reverse osmosis technology has filled the space age.
The following are the various technologies usedin commercial RO Plants to direct the treatment process:
Membrane Filtration: The membrane filtration process is a physical separation method that can separate, molecules of various sizes and characteristics. Its driving force is the pressure difference between two sides of a special membrane. Membrane technology allows you to reduce overall production costs, while improving product quality.
Ultraviolet radiation Technology: One of the most effective methods for disinfecting bacteria, viruses, and cysts from water is ultraviolet radiation technology.
UV (ultraviolet) rays used in water purification help to remove all harmful pathogens in the water, and make it safe to drink. By attacking their genetic core, the process completely and effectively eliminates all microorganisms. It is extremely effective at eliminating microorganisms, leaving the water completely pure and safe to drink. The UV system kills 99.99% of harmful microorganisms, without altering the taste or odour of your water.
Nanofiltration: Nanofiltration is a pressure-driven membrane process that, in terms of its ability to reject molecular or ionic species, falls somewhere between ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis. Dense or porous nanofiltration membranes, organic membranes, or ceramic membranes are available.
For transport, nanofiltration membranes may have more free space, small pores, or nano-voids. The size of these nanovoids, which can range from 0.5 to 1 nm, forms a transition between microporous and dense membranes. Nanofiltration membranes are typically thought to have a nominal cut-off between 1,000 and 200 Da.
Ozone: Ozone has been widely used because the process is effective at removing color, controlling taste and odour, and disinfecting. The residual effect is poor, but the technology is beneficial when combined with a reverse osmosis unit. Ozone disinfection is superior to chlorine disinfection.
Ion exchange softening: A water softener, which exchanges scale-forming ions for non-scale-forming ions, can help prevent scaling in a RO system. As with an MMF unit, a 5 micron cartridge filter should be installed directly after the water softener, in the event that the softener's under drains fail.
Applications of Commercial RO Plants
· Schools, Colleges, and other educational institutes
· Restaurant and Hotels
· Temples, Gurudwaras, Church or Masjid
· Commercial buildings and malls etc.
Conclusion
Reverse osmosis is a reliable and time-tested method for producing water suitable, for many commercial and industrial applications that require demineralized or deionized water.
Following the RO system, additional post-treatment, such as mixed bed deionization, can improve the quality of the RO permeate and make it suitable for the most demanding applications. An RO system's pretreatment and monitoring are critical for avoiding, costly repairs and unscheduled maintenance.
How can we assist?
Netsol Water tailors each system to the needs of its customers, with each unit designed and built to order.
Still unsure whether reverse osmosis is the best solution for your business? The first step is to assess the quality of your raw water and the amount of water you require. We offer a free water analysis test to help you with this procedure.