The objective of the project was to increase the capacity of the existing reverse osmosis (RO) units at a water treatment plant operated by a municipal utility provider, ensuring higher treatment capacity and stable system operation.
FILTER solution: the reverse osmosis system was modernized by installing additional RO membrane modules and upgrading auxiliary equipment and the piping system. The increase in capacity was achieved by expanding the active filtration surface area and optimizing the membrane configuration. As a result of the modernization, the capacity of a single reverse osmosis unit was increased from 45 m³/h to at least 55 m³/h, ensuring a total system capacity of not less than 110 m³/h.
Installed equipment:
- RO membrane pressure vessels designed for operation at pressures up to 300 psi
- RO membranes with a nominal permeate flow rate of 12,000 gpd (≈ 45.4 m³/day) per membrane, in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- Fittings, piping, flanges, and installation materials
The works were carried out at an operational water treatment plant. Installation was organized to minimize impact on the water treatment process and to ensure continuous system operation throughout the project. The project resulted in increased reverse osmosis system capacity, improved operational efficiency, and reliable integration into the existing water treatment process.
