Membrane Separation

The growth of membrane technologies in many diverse applications has been remarkable. Reverse Osmosis has been extremely effective in boiler feedwater preparation and improving boiler operation. Membrane technology applications are continuing to develop for the treatment of wastewater and municipal water treatment systems.

The following is a typical Reverse Osmosis installation for boiler feedwater preparation designed, sold and serviced by KWT. The system was installed in a Midwestern meat processing plant.

1. Typical Savings Achieved

• Energy Savings : 4.3% of total boiler fuel costs
• Chemical Savings: 60.2 % of total boiler treatment chemical costs
• Payback : 19 months

2. Additional Savings from Reverse Osmosis

• Improved Steam Quality
• Improved Condensate Corrosion Control
  

3. Unique Features of Reverse Osmosis Systems designed by KWT

• Real Time monitoring of key Operational Parameters
• Concentrate from RO System being used as Cooling Tower Makeup
• Customized RO System Operator Training
• 2 stage automatic dechlorination
• Antifoulant and/or pretreatment design to maintain greater membrane efficiency