RO MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE
[CODE NO.4007]
The RO membrane cartridges are composed of high quality polyethersulfone (ES) / nylon 66 membrane layers with advanced pleated technology. These membrane cartridges are known to offer high filter surface area an exceptional contaminant capacity. The RO membrane cartridges are optimized for sterile filtration, pre-filtration as well purification applications wherein low protein binding and absolute bacteria retention is required in dry as well as wet conditions.
The RO membrane systems the best of filter cartridges that can withstand mechanical as well as thermal stress. The outer and inner cores as well as end caps are constructed with 100% pure polypropylene (PP) for excellent chemical resistance as well as increased durability.
The RO membrane cartridges are known to have the best of features. Their efficiency rating is upto 99.98%. These cartridges are known to be manufactured with FDA-listed materials for food and beverage. These cartridges need polypropylene core as well as outer support cage for increased durability. These cartridges are known to provide the best of performance in wet and dry conditions. These cartridge are also known to have multiple end cap configurations and O-ring material available.
The applications of RP membrane cartridges is in chemicals, biological solutions, electronics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals as well as pre-filter RO systems. The RO membrane cartridges have wide range of applications that one can never imagine of. The use of these cartridges have been quite fundamental from industrial point of view.
The RO membrane cartridges have numerous filtration processes for dissolving the aggressive solvents. The applications of RO membranes range from simple domestic to large scale industrial processes. The applications of RO membrane cartridges include various engineering processes too. Besides these, this membrane has applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical as well as water processing industry.
An efficient RO membrane cartridge is important for various reasons such as:
- For removal of suspended solids to protect against membrane fouling.
- Bacteria removal to prevent bio-fouling of the membranes.
- Lower operating expense of the system.
- Reduced capital expense.
- Achieving low SDI to protect against membrane fouling.
- Miscellaneous other reasons.
As mentioned prior, the RO membrane cartridges are known to remove 90-99% of contaminants such as TDSs in the water supply. These membranes are known to manufacture flat sheet of thin composite membranes which consist of active polyamide layer having high permeability as well as particulate matter.
The RO membrane is widely used as a barrier for contaminants of emerging concerns and pathogens in water reuse. This membrane is a means of more cost-effective separation methods. The RO membrane cartridges are known to be sensitive to changes in PH, small concentrations of oxidized substances (such as chlorine / chlorine oxides), organic materials as well as the presence of algae and bacteria. It is important to have careful pre-treatment so as to prevent the membrane contamination and fouling. It is important to have high pressure to allow sufficient permeation at relatively high concentrations of the saturating brine along the membrane axis which is normally located in the pressure vessel.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 1.66666 Nos/Day
Land & Building (4047 sq.mt.) Rs. 2.28 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 1.96 Cr
Working Capital for 2 Months Rs. 2.23 Cr
Total Capital Investment Rs. 6.84 Cr
Rate of Return 22%
Break Even Point 70%
INTRODUCTION
STAGES OF FILTRATION
TYPES OF FILTER USED IN REVERSE OSMOSIS PROCESS
(1) SEDIMENT FILTER
SIZES
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
APPLICATIONS
(2) ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER
TYPES OF ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER
(1) GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
(2) CARBON BLOCK FILTER
ADVANTAGES
(3) THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRANE FILTER (RO FILTER)
SPIRAL WOUND MODULE
CONSTRUCTION
HOW IT WORKS
DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
(4) FILTER HOUSING
USES AND APPLICATION
INDUSTRIAL USE
DRINKING WATER PRODUCTION
WASTE WATER REUSE AND RECLAMATION
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
PROCESS FLOW CHART
PRODUCTION PROCESS SPIRAL WOUND THIN FILM COMPOSITE
RO MEMBRANE FILTER
RAW MATERIALS:
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
THERE ARE THE MAIN THREE STEPS FOR MAKING TFC MEMBRANE
(1) PREPARATION OF CASTING SOLUTION (PSF SOL)
(2) PHASE INVERSION METHOD FOR PREPARATION SUPPORTING
MEMBRANE (LAYER) (CASTING PROCESS)
IMMERSION PRECIPITATION
FACTORS AFFECTING MEMBRANE STRUCTURE
(A) ADDITION OF SOLVENT TO THE COAGULATION BATH
(B) POLYMER CONCENTRATION
(C) ADDITION OF NON-SOLVENT TO THE CASTING SOLUTION
(D) EVAPORATION TIME
(E) PORE-FORMING ADDITIVES
MEMBRANE POST-TREATMENT
(A) ANNEALING
(B) CROSSLINKING
(C) DRYING BY SOLVENT EXCHANGE
(3) PREPARATION OF POLYAMIDE ACTIVE LAYER (COATING PROCESS)
ON SUPPORT LAYER
COATING PROCESS
(A) DIP COATING
(B) INTERFACIAL POLYMERISATION
STEPS INVOLVED IN INTERFACIAL POLYMERIZATION
(4) ASSEMBLING PROCESS OF SPIRAL WOUND MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE
QUALITY CONTROL
(1) VACUUM DECAY TEST
THE PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS:
FIGURE:- VACUUM DECAY TEST
(2) PERFORMANCE TEST
MARKET POSITION
PLANT LAYOUT
SUPPLIERS OF TFC RO MEMBRANE
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
SUPPLIERS OF POLYPROPILINE
SUPPLIERS OF POLYAMIDE
SUPPLIERS OF POLY-EHER SULPHONE
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
SUPPLIERS OF TFC RO MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE MAKING MACHINE
SUPPLIERS OF POLY SULPHONE CASTING AND COATING MACHINE
SUPPLIERS OF MEMBRANE LAB TEST EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIERS OF INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE
SUPPLIERS OF SPIRAL WOUND MEMBRANE ASSEMBLING PLANT
SUPPLIERS OF POWER TRANSFORMERS
SUPPLIERS OF ELECTRICAL PANEL
SUPPLIERS OF COOLING TOWER
SUPPLIERS OF EFFULENT TREATMENT PLANT (ETP PLANT)
SUPPLIERS OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
SUPPLIERS OF AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENTS
SUPPLIERS OF AIR COMPRESSORS
SUPPLIERS OF PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINE
SUPPLIERS OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
SUPPLIERS OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
SUPPLIERS OF JIGS AND FIXTURE
SUPPLIERS OF SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP
APPENDIX – A:
01. PLANT ECONOMICS
02. LAND & BUILDING
03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
05. FIXED CAPITAL
06. RAW MATERIAL
07. SALARY AND WAGES
08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
11. COST OF PRODUCTION
12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
13. BREAK EVEN POINT
14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)