Reverse osmosis

Reverse osmosis is a water treatment process that is used in various applications, from drinking water production to industrial process water treatment. The process of reverse osmosis is based on the principle of selective permeability of semipermeable media, which makes it possible to separate water from dissolved solids.

In reverse osmosis, water is pressed through a semi-permeable membrane that only allows certain molecules and ions to pass through. The water passes through the membrane while dissolved impurities and salts are retained. This selective process enables high-purity water to be obtained.

Reverse osmosis is often used in process water treatment to remove impurities from water and make it usable for various industrial applications. Harmful substances such as heavy metals, salts and organic compounds can be efficiently removed.

One advantage of reverse osmosis is its high efficiency in removing impurities, resulting in high-quality process water. However, it should be noted that the process is energy-intensive, as a certain amount of pressure is required to force the water through the membrane. Overall, however, reverse osmosis is a proven technology for producing clean and demineralized water for a wide range of industrial applications.