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What is Reverse Osmosis?

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Reverse osmosis is a wastewater recycling process that takes contaminated or salty water and turns it into potable, clean water. This water, after being “cleaned” by reverse osmosis, can be used as drinking water, for watering plants, and throughout the industrial process. Reverse osmosis occurs when water is placed under high pressure and pushed through a porous membrane. Any harmful particles, bacteria, or unclean substances are removed from the water and trapped in the membrane, resulting in clean water.

Because of the large amount of contaminants removed from the water, reverse osmosis systems can become clouded with buildup. Additionally, scaling, excess deposits, microbial fouling and degradation of the system can occur. When these occur, not only is the lifespan of the membrane within the reverse osmosis system decreased, but overall performance is also decreased. Because this membrane is expensive to repair, preemptive measures should be taken to increase the life and function of your reverse osmosis system.

We have a variety of products that can help you get a preemptive strike on the negative reverse osmosis buildup. These products include scale inhibitors, dispersants, and microbiocides, in addition to various membrane cleaners. We also offer technical support for any other problems you may be experiencing with your reverse osmosis system. Have a reverse osmosis system you want help with? Check out our reverse osmosis product page for more information or give us a call at (800)645-1350!

Reverse Osmosis

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Reverse osmosis (R.O.) products are among the many resources offered by Water Consultants of America. Reverse Osmosis is an increasingly popular water purification technique, and we strive to provide the newest and best products available to our clients. The main purpose of R.O. is to eliminate contaminants in water to decrease the risk of scaling, deposits, microbial fouling and degradation in mechanical systems.

So how does it work? The reverse osmosis process has greatly evolved over the years. Because of more advanced technology and processes, we are now able to purify large amounts of water at a time. The process of regular osmosis can be broken down by HowStuffWorks.com as “when a solvent of low concentrated solute solution moves through a membrane to get to the higher concentrated solution, thus weakening it”. The solvent is the mixture of water and contaminants (solute). By literally reversing the process of osmosis, we essentially are making the solvent filter out of the high concentrate into the lower concentrate solution to separate out the solute from the solvent. This leave you with clean, usable water without the harmful contaminants.

Let us know if you’re interested in learning more about the reverse osmosis process and how it can help your water treatment facility. Call us today to make a consultation so we may provide the right products for you. 800.645.1350.

Why Custom Installation is Vital

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Every project has different needs, and sometimes a one-size-fits-all package doesn’t meet those needs. We can create a completely unique solution to meet your safety, space, communication, and others. Custom water filtration systems gives you the best combination of filters, treatment, and panels for your facility.

Customization is necessary in many situations. You may have a small, oddly shaped space, a challenging water source (such as sea or freshwater), or even just a technological preference in control systems. By custom designing a system based on your specific requirements and preferences you can be sure that the water treatment system will work flawlessly for your particular application.

There are endless combinations available for each situation. Some of the most common customizations is in the filter choice. Here’s just a few of our filtration options and their functions:

Carbon Filtration
Carbon filters are commonly found in household sink, pitcher, and bottle filters. These filters are perfect for reducing chemicals like chlorine and pesticides, but not for particles such as fluorides and various minerals.
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse Osmosis is the process of creating clean water by pushing contaminants through a semipermeable membrane. Through this process anything from waste to salt to chemicals can be removed from water to produce fresh, potable water. Since these systems concentrate ions and other contaminates, they can cause problems with scaling, deposits, microbial fouling, and degradation.
Ultraviolet
While UV filtration will not be effective against chemicals, it is an effective disinfectant, eliminating bacteria and viruses as effectively as boiling.

There are also many water treatments that can be paired with different systems, offering your facility the best protection for your needs. Not to mention, we offer several choices in some of the best control interface options in the industry.

If you would like more information on custom installations, contact us today.

Boiler Water Treatment

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Did you know that a boiler deposit of just 1/16 inch can result in an efficiency loss of up to 20%? Heavier deposits can cause damage and boiler failure. Reverse Osmosis membranes can also become fouled with mineral scales, leading to reduced boiler efficiency.

The biggest offenders in boiler killing are:

Oxygen Corrosion
“Pits” caused by oxygen corrosion are holes covered by mounds of iron oxide. These problems most frequently occur when a boiler is in an idle state.

Scale and Deposits
Heat transfer surfaces are the most common victim for scale and deposit damage. Calcium salts, magnesium, silicates, and iron all cause these issues that can eventually lead to total boiler failure.

Condensate Corrosion
When carbon dioxide condenses in the condensate system, it forms carbonic acid (H2CO3) which reduces the pH and causes corrosion. Alkaline, carbonate-heavy water is present in the feedwater, condensate corrosion can escalate into a big problem quickly.

You can read more about these problems and how we can help alleviate them on our Water Boiler Treatment information page.

Reverse Osmosis

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Reverse Osmosis may sound like a strange experiment from a Sci-Fi movie, but it is, in fact, a popular method of water purification. In today’s ever-growing world, having clean water is becoming more and more of an environmental concern among people everywhere. Industrial plants are converting over to this process to better use and reuse their water supply and can even be used to convert salt water to fresh water.

Reverse Osmosis is the process of creating clean water by pushing contaminants through a semipermeable membrane. Through this process anything from waste to salt to chemicals can be removed from water to produce fresh, potable water. Since these systems concentrate ions and other contaminates, they can cause problems with scaling, deposits, microbial fouling, and degradation. However, with proper maintenance and updating of the components, these contaminates will not be damaging.

Water Consultants of America offers a complete line of products to help your R.O. system run smoothly and efficiently. We have a wide range of membrane performance products including scale inhibitors, dispersants, microbicides, and cleaners that will aid in better performance and help prevent the common issues that arise from using an R.O. system. WCA also offers our customers access to our technical support laboratory, which provides expertise on how to identify problems and makes the best recommendation to ensure your system is working properly.

Contact WCA to get all the right products for your Reverse Osmosis system. Feel free to call (800) 645-1350 or visit our website.