Reverse Osmosis Performance Monitoring

Performance of conventional deionization technologies, such as ion exchange, is well known and understood. In the case of RO, however, operator and engineers do not have a long history with this technology. 

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Reverse osmosis skids are typically contained within a frame of galvanized or urethane-coated steel. Skids should be designed for easy access for monitoring and maintenance. Access to controls, instruments, valves, the pump and motor, and membranes is essential. Access to the permeate from each pressure vessel is often overlooked. Without such access, profiling and probing used to troubleshoot poor performance is not possible (see Chapter 14.7). 

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