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Reverse Osmosis

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a critical water purification process used to remove contaminants from water by pushing it through a semi-permeable membrane. It's widely recognized for its effectiveness in providing high-quality water for various applications.

How it Works

RO works by applying pressure to water, forcing it through a semi-permeable membrane that blocks contaminants while allowing clean water to pass through. The process effectively removes impurities such as salts, bacteria, and organic materials, resulting in pure water.

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Benefits

RO is used to ensure the highest purity of water, making it ideal for drinking, industrial processes, and specific applications requiring contaminant-free water. Its ability to remove a wide range of impurities makes it versatile and reliable.

Applications

  • Commercial: Ensures high-quality water in restaurants, hotels, and businesses for cooking and beverages.
  • Industrial: Supplies pure water for manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
  • Agricultural: Enhances irrigation water quality, improving crop yield.
  • Healthcare: Produces sterile water for medical procedures and equipment.
  • Aquariums and Aquaculture: Maintains healthy aquatic life by removing harmful chemicals.
  • Power Plants: Provides high-purity water for boiler feedwater and cooling systems.
  • Food and Beverage Industry: Ensures water purity for product formulation and cleaning.
  • Microelectronics: Supplies ultra-pure water for manufacturing and cleaning electronic components.
  • Breweries and Distilleries: Improves beverage taste and quality with consistent water purity.
  • Textile and Dyeing Industry: Ensures color consistency by reducing water impurities in dyeing processes.
  • Automotive: Provides demineralized water for car washes and coolant formulations.

How to Size

To properly size an RO system, use the following formula:

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Where:

  • Q is the required flow rate (in gallons per minute, GPM).
  • GPD is the total daily water demand (in gallons per day).
  • E is the efficiency of the RO system (typically around 75-85%).
  • S is the operating hours per day.

Example Calculation:

For a requirement of 10,000 GPD, with the system operating 20 hours a day at 80% efficiency:

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Use our online calculator to input your specific details and determine the ideal RO system size.

Solutions and Equipment

Mueller Water Conditioning, Inc. offers a comprehensive line of RO systems featuring:

  • Single or Two Pass systems, as required by the application
  • Low energy, high output membrane elements
  • Stainless steel high-pressure pipework
  • Pre-filtration
  • Automatic inlet diaphragm valve
  • User-friendly microprocessor controls
  • Automatic flush system
  • Pre-filter, post-filter, primary, and final pressure gauges
  • Permeate and concentrate flow meters
  • Digital conductivity meter
  • Customizable alarm capabilities
  • Automated communication capabilities
  • Overcurrent protection

Our solutions are engineered for reliability, efficiency, and ease of use, ensuring optimal performance and minimal maintenance.

For more information or to discuss your specific needs, contact Mueller Water. Our team of experts is ready to help you choose the perfect RO system and provide ongoing support.

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