RO MEMBRANE
[CODE NO.3936]
ABOUT REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) MEMBRANE
Reverse Osmosis (RO) refers to a process in which raw water passes through a system that removes impurities. The system is known to have cutting edge designed membranes that remove the impurities without any use of ion exchange beds, resins or chemicals.
It should be understood well that various other filtration systems such as micro-filtration, ultra-filtration and nano-filtration normally operate on a low pressure water system. RO requires a higher pressure pump to drive the water through the successive membranes. Thus, impurities are completely removed in the process. Thus, the quality of water is improved subsequently by reducing the micro-siemens and total dissolved solids (TDS).
TYPES OF MEMBRANES USED IN RO
The different types of membranes used in RO are spiral membranes, tubular membranes, hollow fiber membranes, stainless steel membranes, ceramic membranes, plate and frame membranes, and few more to add to the list.
SECTORS IN WHICH RO MEMRANE CAN BE USED
Most manufacturing applications require water. It can be used to clean various process parts, machinery, produce consumables, and much more. RO membranes have diverse applications in various niche sectors such as those discussed below.
APPLICATIONS IN AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
The usage of water is at the highest during the production stages of creating a vehicle. Water is a key element of processes such as producing, maintaining and cleaning a vehicle and the various components that comprise them. The wastewater whilst production of a car can contain harmful chemicals, paint, residue, metals, oils, grease and much more. If these are not treated well, they can lead to long-term damage to the environment.
Reverse osmosis membrane can be used to produce the water needed in the initial part of the process and also at the end of the process. Once the waste products are removed and disposed off correctly, it can be reused in the production process in an ethical and productive manner.
APPLICATIONS IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR
Water is an essential constituent of maintaining high hygiene standards in the food and beverage industry. It is important that the harmful bacteria in water are eradicated and pathogens from food are removed properly. Furthermore, pure water is important in the sterilization of food preparations. The food hygiene standards should not be compromised at all and this is possible only by the effective use of RO membranes.
Besides these sectors, RO membranes also have diverse applications in the aerospace sector, pharmaceutical sector, agricultural sector, and others. The applications are basically for wide range of purposes such as: Desalination of brackish water, desalination of seawater, production of ultrapure water, wastewater treatment, and few more.
BENEFITS OF USING RO MEMBRANES
The various benefits of membranes used in RO are listed below:
- The multiple ions retain the single ions better.
- The dissolved gases such as hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, chlorine, sulphur dioxide, ammonia, carbon dioxide – have good permeability.
- The rejection of acids and weak bases is much greater than the pH values in ionized forms.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 1800 Nos/Day
Land & Building (4047 sq.mt.) Rs. 2.28 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 2.25 Cr
Working Capital for 2 Months Rs. 1.56 Cr
Total Capital Investment Rs. 6.45Cr
Rate of Return 40%
Break Even Point 56%
INTRODUCTION
STAGES OF FILTRATION
STORAGE TANK
TYPES OF MEMBRANE PROCESSES
(A) ULTRAFILTRATION
(B) MICROFILTRATION MICRO FILTRATION
(C) REVERSE OSMOSIS
RO IS ALSO KNOWN AS HYPERFILTRATION
TYPES OF REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE
(A) ASYMMETRIC MEMBRANE - CELLULOSE ACETATE (CA) MEMBRANE
MEMBRANE PREPARATION:
CELLULOSE ACETATE MEMBRANE FILTER APPLICATIONS
CELLULOSE ACETATE MEMBRANE FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE BY PORE SIZE
(B) THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRAN:-
CONSTRUCTION
SPIRAL WOUND MODULE
CONSTRUCTION
HOW IT WORKS
DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGE
USES AND APPLICATION
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
PROCESS FLOW CHART
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
MANUFACTURING OF FOR THIN FILM COMPOSITE MEMBRANE ELEMENT
RAW MATERIALS:
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
THERE ARE THE MAIN THREE STEPS FOR MAKING TFC MEMBRANE
THE TECHNOLOGY FOR PREPARATION OF COMPOSITE POLYAMIDE
REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) MEMBRANE INVOLVES VARIOUS STEPS:
(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) CROSS LINKING
(C) DRYING BY SOLVENT EXCHANGE
(3) PREPARATION OF POLYAMIDE ACTIVE LAYER (COATING PROCESS)
ON SUPPORT LAYER
COATING PROCESS
(A) DIP COATING
(B) INTERFACIAL POLYMERISATION
(4) ASSEMBLING PROCESS OF SPIRAL WOUND MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE
TESTING
HYDROSTATIC TEST
MARKING
PACKING
MARKET POSITION
GLOBAL MARKET TREND
KEY MARKET PLAYERS
PLANT LAYOUT
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
MAJOR PROVISIONS IN ROAD PLANNING FOR MULTIPURPOSE
SERVICE ARE:
PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
PRIMARY FACTORS
1. RAW-MATERIAL SUPPLY:
2. MARKETS:
3. POWER AND FUEL SUPPLY:
4. WATER SUPPLY:
5. CLIMATE:
6. TRANSPORTATION:
7. WASTE DISPOSAL:
8. LABOR:
9. REGULATORY LAWS:
10. TAXES:
11. SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
12. COMMUNITY FACTORS:
13. VULNERABILITY TO WARTIME ATTACK:
14. FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
1. DEPRECIATION:
2. FIXED ASSETS:
3. WORKING CAPITAL:
4. BREAK-EVEN POINT:
5. OTHER FIXED EXPENSES:
6. MARGIN MONEY:
8. TOTAL LOAD:
9. LAND AREA/MAN POWER RATIO:
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
INTRODUCTION
PROJECT HANDLING
PROJECT SCHEDULING
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
TIME SCHEDULE
SUPPLIERS OF TFC RO MEMBRANE
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
SUPPLIERS OF POLY SULPHONE
SUPPLIERS OF N-METHYL PYRROLIDONE
SUPPLIERS OF NON-WOVEN POLYSTER FABRIC
SUPPLIERS OF TRI METHYL CLORIDE
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
SUPPLIERS OF TFC RO MEMBRANE MAKING MACHINE
SUPPLIERS OF SPIRAL WOUND MEMBRANE ASSEMBLING PLANT
SUPPLIERS PF POLY SULPHONE CASTING AND COATING MACHINE
SUPPLIERS OF MEMBRANE LAB TEST EQUIPMENT
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)
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