Reverse Osmosis Systems: Design, Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide

Reverse osmosis (RO) is an advanced technology whose applications are fast growing. Reverse Osmosis Systems: Design, Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide describes in depth how reverse osmosis systems are designed as well as used, and covers issues which will effect the probability for the long-standing success of the application. This book provides guidelines that will improve the performance of RO systems by avoiding mistakes in their design and operation and suggest corrective measures and troubleshooting of the problems encountered during RO operaton. The goal of a good RO design for a specific required permeate flow is to limit the membrane costs and feed pressure, thereby maximizing the permeate quality as well as recovery. Therefore, this book is an asset for the design as well as process engineers employed in water treatment and desalination industry utilizing reverse osmosis systems, RO equipment manufacturing companies, engineering companies, and those who are in charge of the operation of a reverse osmosis system. This book is presented as a training guide. In the introductory sections, the book covers the history of reverse osmosis, along with the fundamentals and principles. Following sections cover the practical areas such as pretreatment, design parameters, design software, RO performance monitoring, troubleshooting as well as system engineering. The final section includes the frequently asked questions along with its answers.