NEWater Industrial Reverse Osmosis System

Our industrial reverse osmosis systems here at NEWater are a cost-effective, low-fuel consumption, and environmentally friendly version of treating water using reverse osmosis technology. They employ a series of membranes a certain width apart that retain impurities in a decreasing gradient of size, due to a reduction in their pore diameter as the purification process moves on. Pressure is built up using pumps, which push the water through these membranes, using the concept of osmosis, thus when water passes through these partially permeable membranes impurities are left behind and treated water is pushed forward.

NEWater’s industrial reverse osmosis systems also employ post-treatment methodologies to help further remove any ions or pathogens using UV light and resins among other processes, that are completely customizable so that water meets global industrial criteria!

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The Ultimate FAQ Guide for Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems

The worsening water shortage crisis poses an existential threat to some industries heavily reliant on product water. More industries continue to adopt water treatment technologies as a coping mechanism. Reverse osmosis is at present the most prevalently utilized water treatment technology owing to its productivity and comparatively cost-efficient treatment.

For the past 20 years, NEWater has partnered with numerous industries in efforts aimed at remedying industrial water scarcity. We manufacture and deliver diverse kinds of industrial reverse osmosis systems in China and abroad.

➣What is Reverse Osmosis?

Reverse osmosis is a popular water treatment technology reliant on high pressure to force-feed water through perforated membranes. In reverse osmosis, high pressure is mandated to inverse the natural osmotic pressure hence facilitating the flow of water from high concentrations rather than from low concentrations.

Too many industries across the globe, reverse osmosis has been a vital water treatment solution that helps them meet their daily product water targets. Primarily, reverse osmosis is deployed to lessen TDS concentrations of feed water to desirable levels. However, it goes the extra mile of eradicating microorganisms, dissolved salts, organic chemicals, and volatile metals from water.

➣What is an Industrial Reverse Osmosis System?

Industrial reverse osmosis systems are water treatment plants utilizing semipermeable membranes and high pressure to convert contaminated water into high-quality product water. These systems are particularly specialized to cater to the diverse demands for industrial water.

Industrial RO plants have high operating pressure and support varying capacity ranges. Conventionally large reverse osmosis systems for industries have a maximum capacity of 900,000 gallons per day.

Additionally, industrial RO units treat varying kinds of feed water including seawater, brackish water, tap water, groundwater, and wastewater. Therein, they are equipped with distinct TDS tolerance ratings, often ranging from 1,000ppm to 45,000ppm.

➣How do Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems Function?

The working principle behind industrial reverse osmosis systems is founded on the inversion of the ordinary osmotic flow. This explains the term reverse osmosis, which describes the water treatment process in use. The process of reverse osmosis is initiated once the feedwater is injected into a pretreatment unit.

Pretreatment involves the deployment of filters responsible for retaining large constituents like debris, colloids, and microplastics found in the feed water. Additionally, chemical dosing is undertaken to thwart the scaling and corrosion effect of highly volatile feed water.

Subsequently, the pretreated water is forcefully injected through the perforated RO membranes. Typically reverse osmosis membranes have extremely tiny pores measuring roughly 0.0001 microns. These perforations retain up to 99.7% of the dissolved solids including salts, minerals, protozoans, and chemicals that passed through the pretreatment filters.

Of the two streams emanating from the membranes, one is high-grade potable water while the other is a solution of the rejected pollutants (brine). If improved water quality is desired, the permeate is then subjected to post-treatment/ polishing.

➣What are the Application Fields of Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?

The implications of adverse freshwater deprivation have hit the manufacturing and industrialization sector hard. Varying industrial applications necessitate product water with specific qualities hence the recent proliferation in industrial RO systems usage.

NEWater’s commitment is to ensure the diverse demands for industrial RO units are adequately fulfilled. To achieve this, we manufacture an extensive line of standard and customized industrial RO plants. Underneath, we explore some of the prominent industries using NEWater’s RO systems to tackle water scarcity.

• Food processing industries.
• Refineries.
• Power plants.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Municipal water purification.
• Boiler feedwater generation.

➣What are the Basic Features of Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?

Industrial reverse osmosis systems are technically specialized plants with distinctive features that set them apart from other RO systems. Essentially, they are endowed with larger capacities and higher flow rates compared to ordinary RO systems. This is because they are expected to generate bigger amounts of product water. Below are the primary features that facilitate the flawless functioning of industrial RO plants.

• High daily capacities: up to 900,000 GPD.
• Diverse TDS ratings: Ranging from 1,000ppm to 45,000ppm.
• Varied power voltage, phase, and frequency: 208, 460, 380, 415V.
• High impurity rejection scores: Up to 99.7%.
• High operating pressure.

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➣What Benefits Come From Using Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?

Users of industrial reverse osmosis systems have a lot to smile about. This is mainly because of the plethora of rewards that come from appropriately utilizing a water treatment system. In addition to providing an alternative source of product water, industrial RO systems improve the grade of ordinary tap water. The following are the chief benefits of utilizing industrial reverse osmosis systems.

• They generate high-grade potable water by rejecting up to 99.7% of dissolved solids.
• Thanks to their long lifespans, they guarantee quick returns on investment.
• The use of energy recovery devices makes them energy efficient.
• They support varying power supply options, 110/220/460V, 60 or 50 Hz.

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➣What are the Distinct Types of Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?

NEWater manufactures distinct kinds of industrial reverse osmosis systems given that most industrial applications exploit them differently. Generally, industrial RO systems are categorized as follows:

• Source of feed water: Seawater industrial RO systems.

Brackish water industrial RO systems.

Groundwater industrial RO systems.

• Specific industry: Pharmaceutical reverse osmosis systems.

             Laboratory reverse osmosis systems, etc.

• Design: Skid-mounted reverse osmosis systems.

              Containerized reverse osmosis systems.

Seawater industrial reverse osmosis systems.

These are specialized RO units intended to treat seawater. They are synonymous with high TDS ratings (up to 45,000ppm) and high capacities. They are predominantly utilized in coastal regions and dry areas bordering the sea or ocean such as Northern Africa and the Middle East.

Brackish water industrial reverse osmosis systems.

These are manufactured to flawlessly treat brackish water for industrial applications. The TDS tolerance rating of brackish water RO systems ranges from 1,000ppm to 10,000ppm given that brackish water is not as saline as seawater. Typically, they consume less power owing to their minimal salt concentration.

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➣How Much Do Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems Cost?

Investing in reverse osmosis technology and equipment is no longer exorbitant as it was a few decades ago. Breakthroughs in RO membrane technologies and the cutting-edge development of energy recovery apparatus have massively enhanced the reputation of reverse osmosis as a cost-efficient solution to industrial water shortage.

Both the investment and operational costs of industrial RO systems have lessened prompting thousands of industries to invest in RO systems. The purchasing price of RO equipment varies based on size, customization details, and design.

The operational costs cover the maintenance, labor, power consumption, and pretreatment consumables expenses. A typical industrial RO system with a daily production capacity of 10,000 tons consumes pretreatment chemicals worth 0.05 yuan/ton. Charges related to the system’s power consumption amount to 2.25 yuan/ton while the cost of replacing the RO membranes is approximately 0.05 yuan/ton.

Skilled labor is necessary to smoothly run the system and the average labor expenses are 0.2 yuan/ton. Finally, the depreciation value of the system stands at 0.12 yuan/ton thereby bringing the cumulative costs of treating water using an industrial RO system to 4.54 yuan/ton of water.

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➣What Factors Should I Consider When Purchasing an Industrial Reverse Osmosis System?

When deciding on the ideal industrial reverse osmosis system, numerous factors come to play. We advise making your purchase from NEWater given they provide free technical consultations and feed water testing. However, mastering the following aspects of reverse osmosis technology and equipment will aid you to make informed decisions in your quest to purchase the flawless industrial RO system.

• The system’s capacity and flow rate.
• The source and quality of your feed water.
• Your projected product water quality.
• The prevalent power supply option.

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➣Which Pretreatment Processes are Utilized in Industrial Reverse Osmosis Units?

Pretreatment in reverse osmosis systems is generally a vital phase. Failure to appropriately pretreat your feedwater may foul the RO membranes and corrode the RO equipment. There are numerous pretreatment processes deployed in industrial RO systems.

The primary determinant of the perfect pretreatment solution for an industrial RO unit is the feed water’s composition. NEWater provides a wide range of pretreatment solutions for reverse osmosis systems including:

• Activated carbon filters.
• Multimedia filters.
• Chemical dosing systems.
• Water softeners.
• Ultrafiltration and UV sterilizers.

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➣Which Post-treatment Processes are Used in Industrial RO Systems?

The intended application of the potable water generated by industrial reverse osmosis systems determines the type of post-treatment necessitated. Reverse osmosis rarely eradicates CO2 from feed water resulting in a slightly acidic permeate. In such instances, electrodeionization is deployed to eliminate the CO2 and polish the RO permeate.

Moreover, the RO membranes eliminate virtually all minerals thus prompting the need for remineralization. This is achieved by adding varying amounts of minerals such as calcium and magnesium to ensure the condition of the product water generated suits the imminent application.

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➣What is the Quality of Water Generated by Industrial RO Systems?

The application of reverse osmosis systems in industries is specifically intended to lessen the TDS concentration of feed water. In most scenarios, industrial reverse osmosis systems eradicate over 99% of the dissolved solids held in raw water thereby providing high-quality feed water. They also pave the way for additional conditioning using technologies like Electrodeionization and UV light for high-grade purified industrial water.

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➣Which Pollutants do Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems Eradicate?

The reputation of reverse osmosis water is derived from its effectiveness in eradicating or depressing the concentration of dissolved solids, microorganisms, unwanted minerals, organic chemicals, debris, colloids, and metals from raw water.

The presence of uncontrolled volumes of these contaminants in industrial water could gravely interfere with industrial processes and alter the quality of generated products. The small-sized RO membrane perforations ensure that up to 99.7% of the dissolved solids are ejected resulting in incredibly low TDS concentrations.

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➣What is The Capacity of Industrial Reverse Osmosis Plants?

Generally, industrial reverse osmosis systems are large-capacity systems given the scale of industrial operations. However, the capacities of industrial RO units are broadly classified into a minimum, moderate and maximum. At NEWater standard capacities of seawater, brackish water, and surface water RO plants cap at 900,000 GPD. Capacities exceeding 900,000 GPD are manufactured upon order.

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➣What is the Maximum TDS Rating of Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?

The TDS rating of industrial reverse osmosis systems differs massively based on the source of the feed water. Typical seawater RO systems meant for industrial water treatment have a maximum TDS score of 45,000ppm. Brackish water RO units, on the other hand, have a maximum TDS score of 10,000 ppm.

NEWater recommends that prospective buyers of industrial RO systems should first determine the TDS rating of their feed water. Feedwater tests will inform your decision on the ideal industrial RO plant. Our diverse range of industrial RO units is equipped with TDS ratings ranging from 1000ppm to 45,000ppm with upgrades of up to 55,000 ppm applicable for highly saline feed water.

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➣How Much Power do Industrial RO Plants Consume?

Power consumption in industrial reverse osmosis plants is primarily influenced by the salinity concentration of the feed water. Quite often, RO systems desalinating seawater with high salt compositions consume relatively high amounts of power. Brackish water treatment via reverse osmosis is quite energy-efficient.

The typical energy consumption of industrial reverse osmosis systems is roughly 3-6.6 kWh/m3. The difference in power consumption is mainly accounted for by the differences in power voltage and feed water concentration.

Essentially, the deployment of energy-saving units and the utilization of energy-efficient RO membranes has massively downgraded the energy consumption of RO systems in general. Compared to the 1970s when power consumption was roughly 16kWh/m3, contemporary industrial RO systems are power-efficient solutions.

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➣Do You Provide Containerized Industrial RO Units?

Yes. NEWater provides intelligently designed containerized reverse osmosis systems with distinct capacities to support distinct industrial applications. Ordinarily, we mount fully functional and assembled RO units on standard containers measuring 10ft, 20ft, or 40ft. These systems are chiefly designed to ease mobility and operation, make installation easier and reduce the footprint. To inquire more about NEWater’s containerized industrial RO system, get in touch with our specialists.

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➣Is it Mandatory to Test Feed Water Meant for Use in an Industrial RO System?

Feedwater testing should be the first step in your quest to invest in an industrial reverse osmosis system. With adequate testing and analysis, you are able to establish the composition and concentration of your feed water. The results are particularly essential in aiding providers of water treatment solutions to develop a befitting diagnosis of your water problem.

NEWater has a team of proficient technicians and state-of-the-art laboratories that we utilize to offer free feed water testing and analysis.

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➣Do You Customize Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?

NEWater has overseen the production and delivery of over 2,000 customized water treatment solutions in the past 2 decades. For every standard RO system, our engineers can produce a customized version depending on the customer’s demands. For our developers to precisely tailor your industrial RO unit to your stipulated specification, you need to avail the following data.

• Specifications of the installation site.
• Desired flow rate and system capacity.
• Favorable power options (380-460V, 50/60Hz).
• Source of feed water and the desired quality of permeate.

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➣Can Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems Desalinate Seawater?

Reverse osmosis is a technology dominantly used in seawater desalination with desalination statistics indicating that there are over 21,000 RO desalination systems across the world. Seawater typically has high salinity concentrations, which harbor its utilization in raw form.

To fight water scarcity in industries and homes, reverse osmosis systems are currently being enforced to convert seawater into high-grade product water. Industrial seawater RO plants have a maximum TDS rating higher than other RO systems due to the high alkalinity of seawater (Approximately 35,000ppm).

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➣Can I Purchase a Portable Industrial Reverse Osmosis Unit?

Temporary applications such as construction are more suited for portable reverse osmosis plants. To ensure such applications have cost-efficient and favorable water treatment solutions, NEWater manufactures distinct mobile RO units.

Popular portable reverse osmosis systems for industrial applications include skid-mounted and containerized equipment. These systems are essentially fully assembled and compact. They are highly effective, mobile, and economical.

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➣Where Can I Purchase a High-quality Industrial Reverse Osmosis System?

The intricate nature of industrial reverse osmosis systems demands attention and technical guidance during the purchasing process. NEWater ensures that prospective buyers have adequate technical guidance by providing free consultations and sample analysis.

In addition, NEWater is ISO 9001 certified and all our reverse osmosis units have passed the stipulated standard tests. Our prices are extremely competitive and a true reflection of our system’s quality.

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➣Do You Provide Custom Repair Parts for Industrial RO Systems?

Having NEWater as your comprehensive shopping partner exposes you to a broad range of water treatment systems and accessories. We manufacture numerous custom spare components for industrial RO units including RO membranes, pretreatment filters, chemical dosing pumps, and control valves.

All custom repair parts are rigorously tested to ensure they are 100% compatible with your industrial reverse osmosis system and error-free. By utilizing fast, secure, and affordable transport systems, NEWater delivers the components promptly. You can access our repair components by simply visiting our web.

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➣Do You Ship Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems Overseas?

Favorable consumer testimonials have helped NEWater and its products build a positive reputation across the globe. The demand for our industrial reverse osmosis systems abroad has proliferated in recent years prompting us to invest in global delivery services.

At present, NEWater delivers water treatment systems including industrial RO equipment to over 200 countries on different continents. The delivery of small-modular equipment takes approximately 3-7 days while enormous and specialized systems take 2-3 months.

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➣What is the Warranty Protection Period of Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?

Enjoy 12 months of warranty protection by simply purchasing your industrial reverse osmosis plant from NEWater. Our warranty policy forms part of our consumer-oriented services designed to appreciate their trust in us.

During the warranted period, NEWater oversees the repair and replacement of vital components damaged by technical mishaps. The warranty protection only covers technical malfunctions and not fabricated breakdowns.

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➣Do You Provide Installation Aid on Industrial RO Plants?

Yes. Where applicable and absolutely necessary, NEWater will dispatch a bunch of specialists to oversee or assist in the installation of your industrial RO system. Often, our engineers provide practical installation services on large reverse osmosis plants since the installation of smaller systems is straightforward.

Upon request, we provide remote installation guidance using virtual tutorials, phone calls, and video calls. NEWater also designs plug-and-play industrial RO units, which ease the installation exercise, especially with the aid of our installation manual.

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➣What Should I Do When My Industrial Reverse Osmosis Plant Malfunctions?

Any form of malfunction experienced should be promptly reported to our engineers or customer support unit. In your complaint, you are necessitated to indicate the cause of the malfunction, its nature, and its extent. A specialist will be assigned to diagnose the malfunction and initiate the appropriate correctional measure.

Generally, NEWater’s industrial RO systems are resilient and largely malfunction-proof owing to the thorough testing carried out by our quality assurance department. However, you should not falter to communicate any form of malfunction with our team.

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➣What is the Average Life Expectancy of Industrial RO Systems?

The average industrial reverse osmosis system has a life expectancy ranging from 15-20 years. Thanks to the lengthy lifespans of industrial RO plants and equipment, users manage to recoup their investment capital sufficiently.

Nonetheless, certain components of the industrial RO system such as the membranes have shorter lifespans. Typical RO membranes operate optimally for three years thereby obliging change once every three years.

The key to exploiting your system’s optimum lifespan lies in the quality of maintenance you grant it. Properly maintained RO units guarantee a minimum of 20 years.

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➣What Are Your Payment Terms for Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?

Pay for your reasonably priced industrial reverse osmosis system on flexible and fair terms by placing your order from NEWater. For enormous industrial RO equipment, you can pay 50% of the equipment’s cost when ordering, 30% after you have ascertained the quality of the system via video inspection, and 20% when the system is ready for shipment.

Conventionally small-sized reverse osmosis units command payment prior to shipment. We are a customer-centric manufacturer willing to listen to our customers. Do not hesitate to propose your favorable payment terms.

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➣Do You Provide Other Membrane Filtration Systems for Industries?

Over the 2 decades NEWater has been in operation, we have developed unique, cost-efficient, and highly resourceful membrane filtration equipment compatible with the diverse membrane filtration processes in existence. Our broad range of membrane filtration machinery supports diverse applications that cut across domestic, commercial, and industrial needs. Underneath, is a list of NEWater’s exemplary membrane filtration systems.

• Nanofiltration systems.
• Ultrafiltration systems.
• Microfiltration systems.
• Electrodeionization systems.

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