Everything You Need to Know About Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis may sound like something out of a science-fiction story, but in truth, it is a very common practice right here on Earth in the 21st century. Reverse osmosis is a water filtration process that makes water safe for drinking and can even improve the taste and quality of already safe drinking water. Here’s how it works, as well as a description of an industrial reverse osmosis system in Hamilton County, OH.
What is reverse osmosis?
The process of reverse osmosis is designed to remove large molecules and minerals, as well as contaminants and solid substances, by using high pressure to push it through a specialized membrane. The basic principle takes the natural process of osmosis that happens in every cell-based organism—in which a diluted solution passes through the semipermeable membrane of a cell wall into a more concentrated solution—and reverses it.
In reverse osmosis, the solution of a higher concentration is passed through a membrane (in this case, a specially designed filter) to a solution of lower concentration. This requires external force, so pressure is used to push the water through, leaving the filter to capture unwanted particles and molecules.
The result of this process is fresh water that is clean and safe to drink. This can be used to make ultra-pure, clean-tasting tap water—or even to desalinate salt water and make it safe to drink.
How does an industrial reverse osmosis system work?
Industrial reverse osmosis systems can be installed in the water system to ensure all water used in the system is run through a reverse osmosis process. Here are the steps in the process of an industrial reverse osmosis system in Cincinnati, OH:
- Pre-filtration: First, the reverse osmosis system is connected to the water lines. Then, a high-pressure pump pushes the water through the system, which is made up of a series of filters. These filters catch mineral deposits and sediment before the actual reverse osmosis process begins.
- Reverse osmosis: The water from the pre-filtration process finds its way into a reverse osmosis chamber. This is where the water is pushed through the semipermeable membrane, as mentioned previously. This membrane can be thought of like a tightly woven piece of cloth that looks solid but in fact will yield passage to water with enough pressure—like a cheesecloth in the kitchen. This membrane is much tighter than a cheesecloth, however, with the spaces that water passes through being about 1/100th the width of a human hair.
- Drain and store: From there, the water is drained and stored until it’s ready for use.
Professional installation is key
As a specialist in commercial, industrial and medical water pre-treatment and filtration, including industrial reverse osmosis systems in Cincinnati, OH, Ultra Pure Water Technologies, LLC is your best bet to get the job done right. When you’re looking for an industrial reverse osmosis system for your facility in Hamilton County, OH, contact us to schedule a consultation. We look forward to discussing your options with you!
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