Fast Facts About Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis is one of the best methods of industrial wastewater treatment – here are some fast
facts you need to know!
(firmenpresse) - Although there are several effective solutions to effluent management problems, when it comes
to industrial wastewater treatment, reverse osmosis is fast becoming one of the most popular
methods. It can be a little more expensive to set up, but once this filtration system is up
and running it can save manufacturers money and is much kinder to the environment.
What is Reverse Osmosis (RO)?
Before we jump into how it can be used in industrial wastewater treatment, let’s get to grips
with how this process works. It’s effectively very simple. You’ve probably heard of osmosis, from
biology classes; it’s a natural process where a less concentrated solution migrates to a more
concentrated solution. Reverse osmosis reverses this process, but something that is key to both
is a semi-permeable membrane. This is important in wastewater treatment as it is used to filter
larger particles out of the dirty solution.
RO also requires a high-pressure pump to push the wastewater against the concentration gradient
and across the membrane, leaving nearly all of the contaminants behind. In fact, nearly 99% of
particles, such as bacteria, heavy metals, chemicals, and dissolved salts, can be removed through
this process, making it one of the most effective methods of industrial wastewater treatment.
These unwanted materials can then be responsibly disposed of and the treated water can be
reused or syphoned out.
Here’s the good stuff you should know:
1. It’s extremely energy efficient
There are plenty of other industrial wastewater treatment methods to choose from, however, they
often require large amounts of electricity to be effective. For example, distillation works by
heating the water and transforming it into a gas, but this uses a lot of energy. Not only does
it make the process more expensive, it’s also not very environmentally friendly. Conversely,
RO relies solely on pressure to filter out the contaminants, making it much more energy
efficient.
2. It’s affordable
As well as saving money on energy usage, the filtration systems used in RO can last a very long
time. This means that less money is spent in the long term to achieve safe, clean water.
3. It’s been used for centuries
Although it’s only been used for commercial production since the mid-50s, RO was discovered all
the way back in the 1700s, by Jean-Antoine Nollet. The French scientist first developed this
method of filtration by using a pig’s bladder to filter out large particles. We now use a much
more sophisticated filter to create the semi-permeable membrane required for the process.
4. Our cities depend on it
Thanks to its effectiveness and affordability, reverse osmosis has become one of the most
popular methods of industrial wastewater treatment around the world. It’s especially important
for supplying clean drinking water in major cities, and can remove up to 80 different
contaminants.
5. You can use it in your home
Speaking of drinking water, it’s one of the best ways to ensure that your water tastes
delicious. People love the taste so much that you can now subscribe to services that will
install and maintain your very own filtration system in your house.
There are many benefits to using reverse osmosis as part of effluent treatment. However,
to ensure that you get the best results, use an expert who knows the ins and outs of this
filtration system and you’ll save both time and money.
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Sean Clifford is an advisor at AllWater Technologies Ltd, a wholly independent company providing
consultation, equipment and industrial wastewater treatment solutions, including reverse
osmosis water systems. Bringing together a host of experience and specialist knowledge, the
company is committed to building and maintaining long-term relationships and creating maximum
value and benefit for their customers.
Datum: 21.07.2023 - 14:21 Uhr
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