This document summarizes water purification technologies. It discusses various contaminants found in water like inorganic ions, organics, microorganisms, and particles. It then outlines 8 key water purification technologies: 1) filtration, 2) chlorine removal, 3) ultrafiltration, 4) distillation and ion exchange, 5) scale control, 6) reverse osmosis, 7) ultraviolet light and storage, and 8) distillation loops. Each technology is briefly described in 1-2 sentences. Diagrams are also included to illustrate processes like ion exchange, reverse osmosis, electro deionization, and water storage/distribution systems.
14. Reverse osmosis (RO) theory
raw water
High pressure
Feed
water
Under
pressure
Reject
water
Semi-permeable
membrane
Permeate
water
drain or recycle
Low pressure
Purified water
15. Reverse Osmosis
• 95 - 99% Rejection of Inorganic
Ions
• 99% Rejection of Organics
• 99% Rejection of Particles
Performance
• 10 - 65% of Feed Water
Recovery
20. 01
03
06
04
02
05
Store water
protected from
bacterial growth
Vent filter
Tank UV light or
Spray Ball
Sanitary
Overflow
Conical
bottom
Steam or
Ozone
sterilization
• Design Considerations
• Sized with Make-Up system
• Rupture Disk should always have monitor
• Smaller the better
Storage Tank
Sized with Make-Up system
22. Distribution Loops
Water scours
deadleg
If D=25mm & distance X is
greater than 50mm, we have
a dead leg that is too long.
Dead leg section
<2D
Flow direction arrows
on pipes are important
Sanitary Valve
D
X
There should be no dead legs
Stagnant water
inside valve
• Ball valves are unacceptable
• Bacteria can grow
when
the valve is closed
• The water is
contaminated as it
passes through the
valve