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Reverse Osmosis Systems: Design, Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide

Reverse Osmosis Systems: Design, Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide

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Reverse Osmosis Systems: Design, Optimization, and Troubleshooting Guide provides in-depth knowledge of designing and operating reverse osmosis (RO) systems for water desalination, covering pretreatment processes, design parameters, and troubleshooting. It also includes case studies and work out examples to help engineers and plant operators/technicians understand and follow the RO system design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting properly.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 488 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc


Reverse osmosis (RO) systems are crucial for water desalination, requiring a deep understanding of their design, optimization, and troubleshooting. This comprehensive guide provides in-depth knowledge of designing and operating RO systems, covering key factors that impact their long-term success. It offers guidelines to enhance the performance of seawater RO desalination systems by avoiding errors in design and operation, suggesting corrective measures, and troubleshooting common problems encountered during RO operation.

The book begins with an introductory section that explores the history of RO, its fundamentals, principles, transport models, and equations. It then delves into practical areas such as pretreatment processes, design parameters, design software programs (including WAVE, IMSDesign, TORAYDS2, Lewaplus, ROAM Ver. 2.0, and Winflows), RO performance monitoring, normalization software programs (RODataXL and TorayTrak), troubleshooting, and system engineering. Simplified methods for using these software programs are illustrated with clear screenshots and video tutorials.

The final section includes frequently asked questions and their answers, along with a comprehensive analysis of recent developments related to RO system performance, membrane fouling, scaling, and degradation studies. Numerous case studies are presented, providing real-world examples from existing commercial RO desalination plants. These case studies are detailed and easy to understand, aiding readers in applying the knowledge gained throughout the book.

In addition, the book includes numerous work out examples that help readers apply the concepts and techniques discussed. These examples are carefully designed and presented in a simple manner, ensuring that readers can grasp and apply the information effectively.

Overall, Reverse Osmosis Systems: Design, Optimization, and Troubleshooting Guide is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, operation, or troubleshooting of RO systems for water desalination. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of RO technology, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for achieving optimal performance and long-term success in this field.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128239650

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