The microstructure and filtration mechanism of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes, the most efficient filter membranes for contaminant retention, has been a hot topic of research. So, is an RO membrane a porous or non-porous membrane? The knowledge and answer to this question will have a direct impact on the understanding of the filtration mechanism of RO membranes. The answer to this question is changing with the advancement of technology and the deeper analysis of the microstructure of RO membranes. Read More

The invention and large-scale application of Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a landmark achievement in the development of modern water treatment technology. As an advanced membrane separation technology developed after the 1950s, RO has been widely used in desalination, brackish water desalination, domestic water purification and wastewater reuse, etc. In 2018, more than 11 billion tonnes of desalinated water were produced worldwide using RO technology, which could be used by 320 million people. Over the past 70 years, many important scientists, entrepreneurs and a large number of technology companies have joined forces to perform a fascinating history of the development of reverse osmosis technology. Read More

Reverse osmosis technology is currently the highest of all water production technologies mastered by mankind, through reverse osmosis components to improve the purity of water, cleanliness of almost 100%, to remove impurities and salt contained in the water. In the selection of reverse osmosis equipment, we are mainly concerned with two indicators: the desalination rate and the recovery rate, the former determines the quality of the water produced and the latter determines the utilisation rate of the water. Read More

Reverse osmosis membrane is the key equipment of the reverse osmosis system, the system for a long time in continuous operation, the water calcium and magnesium plasma will be constantly precipitated and attached to the surface of the reverse osmosis membrane, the formation of scaling blocking the membrane pores, which will affect the efficiency of the reverse osmosis system water, damage to the reverse osmosis membrane. As the reverse osmosis membrane is more expensive, so in the operation of the system, to increase a section of the dosing system, water treatment equipment in the water with reverse osmosis scale inhibitor, delay the precipitation of calcium and magnesium ions and membrane surface scaling. Read More

For each membrane unit, people want it to function to the maximum, hoping for the highest desalination rate, maximum water permeability and the longest possible life. A reasonable pre-treatment is essential for the long-term safe operation of the reverse osmosis plant. Read More