Understanding Total Dissolved Solids in Wastewater Treatment
What is TDS? Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in water, including organic and inorganic matter. Measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L) or parts per million (ppm), TDS consists of minerals, salts, metals, cations, anions, and organic compounds. In wastewater treatment, managing TDS levels is critical, as high concentrations can […]
Preserving RO Membranes: Role of Antiscalants
Water is a precious resource, and treating it to make it safe for consumption and industrial processes is of utmost importance. Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology plays a pivotal role in this endeavour by effectively removing impurities from water. One crucial aspect of maintaining the efficiency and durability of RO membranes is the use of […]
Understanding Water Hardness and Its Impact on ZLD Systems
Water hardness is a common issue that affects various industries and domestic water supplies worldwide. It refers to the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions in water, which can lead to several challenges in industrial processes and water treatment systems. In this blog, we will delve into the concept of hardness in water, its […]
Iron Removal – Key to long RO Membrane life
Due to incredible advancements in membrane technologies over the years, RO membranes have become a household name in almost all kinds of water treatment applications. Reverse Osmosis is being increasingly used for various applications such as Zero Liquid Discharge, treating process water, water discharge and even desalination of water. With so many industrial […]
REDUCING LOAD ON EVAPORATORS – The Hows and Whys
Evaporation is essentially a separation process that takes advantage of the changing physical states of water, or other solvents, from liquid to vapor. It is unique from other separation processes, in that the water is removed from the contaminants rather than the pollutants being filtered from the water. Although widely used in the water treatment […]
SILICA IN INDUSTRIAL WATER – How big of a problem is it?
Silicon is among the more abundant elements in the Earth’s crust, and most rocks are comprised of silicate minerals with SiO₂ as a fundamental building block. So it comes as no surprise that it is almost always present in source water, process water, and wastewater streams. For industrial units, efficient management of silica levels in […]
Chlorine dioxide : The Legionella Slayer!
Legionella Pneumophilia, more commonly known as Legionella , is a genus of pathogenic bacteria which is found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. It is a harmless micro-organism when found in a natural settings, but not so harmless when it contaminates man-made water systems. THEIR HABITAT: This particular bacteria is known to isolate […]