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Examples of RO
Applications
|
|
Application |
Permeate |
Concentrate |
Benefits of RO |
|
Brackish water |
Water with low salinity. |
Water with higher salt
content. |
Cost-effective
alternative to ion exchange and distillation. |
|
Potable water |
Water that meets WHO
guidelines for dissolved solids |
Water with higher salt
concentration |
Cost effective
production of potable water from seawater and
brackish water sources |
|
Water reuse |
Water with low salinity,
organics and bacteria |
Water with higher salt
concentration |
Cost-effective method of
producing low salinity recycled water for industrial
applications and indirect potable reuse |
|
Whey |
Low BOD and salinity
permeate |
Whey concentrate |
Recovery of whey
protein. |
|
Dyeing effluent |
Clean water |
Water, BOD, salts,
chemicals, etc. |
Produces clean water
suitable for plant recycle or discharge. |
| Polishing
wastewater UF permeate |
Water with low
salinity, organics and bacteria |
Water with
higher salt concentration |
Cost effective
method of producing water to meet POTW standards or
for water recycle |
