Permissible Feed Water Quality For Reverse Osmosis Systems
Jan 08, 2024
Permissible Feed Water Quality For Reverse Osmosis Systems
Number
Item
Allowed value
Unit
Remarks
1
Turbidity
1.0
NTU
The maximum allowable turbidity is 1.0 NTU, with a target value of less than 0.2 NTU.
2
Silt Density Index (SDI15)
5.0
NA
The maximum allowable SDI15 is 5.0, aiming for a value lower than 3.0.
3
pH
2~11
NA
The permissible pH range for the influent varies depending on the membrane type. Additionally, the influent temperature may also affect the allowable pH value.
4
Temperature
1~45
℃
5
Free Chlorine
0.1
mg/L
The influent should not contain oxidants such as chlorine, permanganate, or other strong oxidizing agents.
6
TOC(以C计)
<5
mg/L
The TOC level should be below 5 mg/L. It is important to note that TOC, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD₃) serve only as reference parameters due to the complexity of organic compounds.
7
COD(以O₂计)
<15
mg/L
8
BOD₃ (以Oz计)
<10
mg/L
9
oil
0
mg/L
The presence of oil should not be detectable in the influent.
10
Ferrous Ion(Fe2+)
<4
mg/L
The allowable concentration of ferrous ions is below 4 mg/L. For water with dissolved oxygen below 0.5 mg/L and a pH below 6, this limit applies
11
Ferric Ion(Fe3+)
<0.05
mg/L
The allowable concentration of ferrous ions is below 4 mg/L. For water with dissolved oxygen below 0.5 mg/L and a pH below 6, this limit applies
12
Manganese Ion(Mn²*)
<0.05
mg/L
The allowable concentration of ferrous ions is below 4 mg/L. For water with dissolved oxygen below 0.5 mg/L and a pH below 6, this limit applies
13
Aluminum Ion(Al³+)
<0.05
mg/L
The allowable concentration of ferrous ions is below 4 mg/L. For water with dissolved oxygen below 0.5 mg/L and a pH below 6, this limit applies
14
Calcium Carbonate(CaCO₃)
LSI<2.0
NA
LSI < 2.0 NA With the addition of scale inhibitors, the highest allowable LSI value is 2.0.
15
Calcium Sulfate(CaSO₄)
<400
%
(1) Different concentrations, pH values, and temperatures have varying effects on the precipitation and deposition of different sparingly soluble salts in water. If the saturation level of a sparingly soluble salt exceeds 100%, it indicates scaling on the concentrate side.(2) The values on the left indicate the maximum allowable saturation level under measures such as adding scale inhibitors.
16
Barium Sulfate(BaSO₄)
<10000
%
17
Strontium Sulfate(SrSO₄)
<1200
%
18
Calcium Fluoride(CaFz)
<5000
%
19
Surfactants
Care should be taken when selecting cationic or amphoteric surfactants
20
Silica (SiO₂)
Silica should not precipitate on the concentrate side
Generally, the maximum allowable concentration is 100 mg/L in the absence of scale inhibitors.