Industrial Reverse Osmosis: System Design and Installation
Industrial reverse osmosis is a water treatment technology used when businesses and industries require water with much more controlled characteristics than the water available at the inlet.
The choice of a reverse osmosis system depends on the specific result that you wish to obtain.
For this reason, the design must always start with an analysis of the inlet water, the required flow rate, and the quality standards demanded by the process.
In an industrial setting, an improperly sized system can cause inefficiencies, higher consumption, premature membrane wear, and inconsistent results.
Conversely, a custom-designed system protects the equipment and guarantees a water quality best suited for technical use.
The need for an industrial reverse osmosis system arises when a company requires water with a very low fixed residual, reduced conductivity, and constant quality.
It is an indicated solution when simple filters or water softeners are not sufficient, because the goal is not only to reduce limescale, but to capture dissolved salts, nitrates, metals, bacteria, and contaminants in a much more thorough manner.
The process takes place via a high-pressure pump that forces water through semipermeable membranes, separating the permeate (the treated water) from the concentrate (which collects the retained substances).
In this way, a reverse osmosis system can eliminate up to 98-99.5% of salts and contaminants, making it an appropriate choice when water with a fixed residual below 100 mg/l is required.
This technology is widely employed across many sectors, such as the food industry, where water used in processes must be stable, neutral, and compliant with legal requirements;
in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical sectors, when very high quality standards are needed; but also in the manufacturing and electronics industries.
Termoacqua offers various types of reverse osmosis systems and plants for industry, designed to eliminate mineral salts from water and produce demineralized water for professional applications.
The Termoacqua reverse osmosis product line includes solutions installed on skids, equipped with selected components and designed to meet different needs in terms of flow rate, required quality, automation, and continuity of operation.
MINI-RO-LE is a reverse osmosis demineralizer designed to eliminate mineral salts from water.
It is installed on an AISI 304 stainless steel skid and is intended for applications where a compact, professional, and complete solution for producing osmotized water is needed.
The system features a 5-micron micrometric filter, a shut-off solenoid valve, a minimum pressure switch, high and low-pressure gauges, a high-pressure rotary vane pump, and plexiglass flow meters positioned on the front panel to measure permeate and concentrate.
The vessels are made of high-resistance fiberglass and house polyamide osmotic modules with high rejection and high flow. The MINI-RO-LE also includes an adjustable water recirculation system, Rilsan piping, and chrome-plated brass valves.
The control panel, built according to CEI standards, is installed and wired on-board to manage the system's command, protection, and automation. The presence of a digital conductivity meter allows for monitoring the conductivity of the permeate.
It is a suitable solution for industrial needs requiring compact dimensions, control, and reliability.
RO-LE is a reverse osmosis system for industrial applications, designed to eliminate mineral salts from water and produce demineralized water.
In this case as well, the system is installed on an AISI 304 stainless steel skid and features a 5-micron micrometric filter, a shut-off solenoid valve, a minimum pressure switch, high and low-pressure gauges, and flow meters to measure permeate and concentrate water.
Compared to the MINI series, the RO-LE utilizes an AISI 316 stainless steel multistage electric pump, high and low-pressure lines and piping in PVC PN 16, and stainless steel valves.
The high-resistance fiberglass vessels house polyamide osmotic modules with high rejection and high flow, while the adjustable recirculation system contributes to process management.
The on-board control panel manages the automation, protection, and operation of the osmosis components.
The digital conductivity meter allows for monitoring the conductivity of the permeate.
The RO-LE is indicated for industrial applications that require greater robustness, higher flow rates, and a configuration suitable for continuous use.
OSMO-LE is a reverse osmosis demineralizer installed on an AISI 304 stainless steel skid, designed to eliminate mineral salts from water and ensure reliable treatment management.
It features an AISI 316 stainless steel 5-micron micrometric filter, a shut-off solenoid valve, a minimum pressure switch, high and low-pressure gauges, and an AISI 316 stainless steel multistage electric pump.
Flow measurement is handled via plexiglass flow meters located on the front panel, dedicated to the permeate, concentrate, and recirculation. The vessels are made of high-resistance fiberglass and utilize polyamide osmotic modules with high rejection and high flow.
The high and low-pressure lines are made of AISI 316 stainless steel and PVC PN 16, while the valves are made of AISI 316 stainless steel. The OSMO-LE is suitable for companies and industries that require a more structured system, featuring ultra-resistant components and special attention to material quality.
The control panel, built according to CEI standards, manages the automation and protection of the entire system, while the digital conductivity meter allows for continuous control of the permeate quality.
BI-OSMO is a double-pass reverse osmosis system for the production of ultrapure water.
It is a reverse osmosis demineralizer sized upon customer request according to advanced engineering criteria, with the goal of ensuring high operational safety and the lowest possible degree of bacterial contamination.
The system consists of two separate desalination stages, installed on an AISI 316 stainless steel skid, and an electronic panel with PLC management. This configuration is indicated when a company must obtain ultrapure water and maintain stricter control over the treatment process.
BI-OSMO is particularly suited for applications where the required water quality is very high and where reducing microbiological risk represents a key factor. The custom design allows the system to be tailored to the actual needs of the client, considering inlet water characteristics, flow rate, required outlet parameters, and operating conditions.
Termoacqua provides its clients with its expertise to identify the most appropriate solution, evaluating the context of use and the required level of treatment. In this way, the industrial reverse osmosis system is not chosen as a standard product, but as a solution engineered to guarantee efficiency, water quality, and continuity over time.
