Modelling Reverse Osmosis (RO) Process Performance Techniques

Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a Water Purification Technology whereby applied water pressure pushes water through a semipermeable membrane, removing many types of molecules and ions; this Membrane Technology is not a Filtration Method. In Reverse Osmosis, the applied pressure overcomes osmotic pressure, a colligative property, that is driven by Chemical Potential, a thermodynamic parameter.
 

Reverse osmosis is used in both Industrial Processes and producing potable water by retaining solute on the membrane's pressurized side and pure solvent on the unpressurized side. Membrane Processes such as reverse osmosis (RO) and Nano-Filtration (NF) are playing an increasingly important role around the world, and Canada is no exception. 
 

Dealkalization and demineralization
 

The installed RO capacity in Canada has more than doubled in the last five years alone. If you do not already operate such a system now, it is likely you will in the not-too-distant future. Membrane Technologies are now found across a wide number of industries and applications. Cost efficiencies versus more traditional ion-exchange processes (e.g., zeolite softening, dealkalization, and demineralization) and environmental benefits are the main drivers of change to this revolutionary technology. This course will help you determine whether replacing your current ion-exchange (e.g., zeolite softener) will cut your overall industrial water treatment costs. How RO can often assist your employer in meeting stricter environmental legislation. It will help you understand the importance of well-designed and operated pre-treatment systems upstream of your RO plant to increase overall plant reliability and lower operating costs.

• Determine whether replacing your current ion exchange (e.g., zeolite softener) will cut your overall water treatment costs.
• Assist your employer in meeting stricter environmental legislation and Quality Rules.
• Understand the importance of well-designed and operated Pre-treatment systems upstream of your RO plant to increase overall plant reliability and lower operating costs.
• Monitor key performance indicators and avoid data clutter.
• Predict fouling conditions before they bring down your plant or downstream process, costing you production losses and costly membrane replacements. 
• Troubleshoot RO systems and associated pre-treatment, and determine what constitutes a successful chemical-cleaning regimen to maximize membrane life. 
• Getting deep into notes regarding important points in the chemical analysis involved in the water treatment, and also the instrumentation used in this process.