In this post, Nathan Olszak with Complete Water Solutions talks about How To Calculate & Reduce Water Softener Salt Usage. We’ll take a look at how much salt a water softener will use. This look into how much salt dives into the calculations used to understand how much you will use in a year. Next, we look at ways we can reduce salt usage.

We discuss

• Water Softener Brine Study

We cover how to do a brine study and why brine studies are important. This is a great tool to look at how to reduce salt and can help with troubleshooting.

• Water Softener Brine Reclaim

Brine reclaim is a tool that has been around for a while and can help in water softener salt reduction. We discuss how to reclaim the brine and some things you may want to consider before installing or using brine reclaim in your softener system.

• Salt Saving Water Softener Resin (SST-60)

Salt Saving Resin has been around for a while now and besides using less salt during a regeneration it also has additional benefits. In this video, we discuss the benefits of SST60 Softener Resin.

• Water Softener Hardness Monitors

Water Softener Hardness Monitors have been a great tool in the water conditioning industry. Hardness monitors work by measuring the hardness in the soft water stream. When hard water is detected it can either alarm / alert team members or it can signal the softener system to regenerate.

• Water Reduction

In this video, we discuss potential ideas for reducing your soft water consumption. Reducing your soft water consumption will help in reducing your salt usage for the water softener system.

• How Chlorides And Salt Affect The Environment

In the video, we reference 2 items that are available for download to help you with your calculations and your tracking during a brine study.

Softener Salt Usage Calculations – https://bit.ly/3N0JjRb

Brine Study Free Chart – https://bit.ly/38YNv5l

 

Have One Of Complete Water Solutions Highly-Trained Field Service Engineers help you in reducing your water softener salt consumption.

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Lab Water System Upgrade from Complete Water Solutions

About 3 years ago Complete Water Solutions was asked to provide DI Exchange Tanks for Deionized water for a lab. We replaced the existing DI tanks with our tanks. The exchange frequency was about 1 change out per month on average. As a part of CWS DI Exchange Tank Service we review accounts to see if there are opportunities to reduce the expense associated with DI Tank Exchanges and increase the overall water treatment experience. Before the  2019 review, we noticed a significant increase in DI Tank Exchanges. As we looked further into it we found that the Deionized Water demand had increased due to new tests that were being performed. This increase was spotted quickly and we began to review options to help reduce the number of exchanges.

After our audit and cost analysis, we determined that putting a RO System prior to the DI Tanks would be the best option to reduce the number of DI Tanks required. (Future Demand Taken Into Consideration)

How to calculate Mixbed DI Resin Capacity –
(A Few Assumptions)
1.) pH Range 6-to-8
2.) Assume 90% of capacity is used and mixed bed endpoint is 1 megohm
60/40 Mixbed Tanks
3.) 12 Kilograins per Cubic Foot

What is the mixed bed resin capacity of a water with 250 micromhos conductivity?
Using 90%: (12 X 34 X 1000)/250 = 1632 gallons per cubic foot

 

Customer Increased Lab DI Water Demand =  20,240 Gallons Per Month
City Water Quality 300 micromhos
3 Cubic Foot Tanks Used
(36x34x1000)/300 = 4,080 Gallons (per Tank)

Now that we can see approximately how many DI Tanks we will go through a month.
Installing a RO System prior to the DI Tank will increase the capacity of the DI tanks as you will be reducing the micromhos (TDS) prior to the tanks.

This system consisted of the following equipment:
Qty (2) 24″ x 72″ Water Softener Systems Eco Water EWS190 Twin Softener System
Qty (1) 18″ x 60″ Carbon Filter Eco Water EWS171CS Single Carbon Filter /W Lock Out Switch
Qty (1) ECO 6000 Ecowater Reverse Osmosis System
New 200 Gallon Cone Bottom Storage Tank

Each piece of equipment had a specific function to help increase the output of the DI Exchange Tanks.

The RO System reduced the Micromhos from 300 to 6. That reduction in TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) allowed us to increase the capacity on the DI Tanks.

(36 x 34 x 1000) / 6 = 204,000 Gallons Of DI Water Per Tank

In some cases you may want to convert to a smaller DI tanks to allow for more frequent exchanges and reduction in tank costs.

Overall consistency and quality should be better by putting in a RO System w/ pre treatment prior to the DI Exchange Tanks. This is due to the equipment before the DI Tanks taking out the majority of the TDS. So if there are any fluctuations in incoming water quality, the pre treatment will deal with the majority of that.

Some things to consider before converting your system:

• Maintenance Costs: there are additional maintenance costs associated with RO Systems, such as membranes, sensors, pumps, probes, pre filters, etc. These maintenance costs may end up costing more than just running DI Exchange Tanks.
• Consumables: Items such as salt, pre filters, RO membranes add to the overall operation costs and should be calculated in to see if the payback is good.
• Waste Water: In some applications a RO System is not the best way to go. Those applications may include facilities that are limited on waste water or waste disposal. A RO System, water softener and backwashing carbon filter will generate waste water.

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Complete Water Solutions recently was awarded a contract with a Beverage Manufacture to replace their RO, UF, & NF filter elements. Complete Water Solutions was able to complete this work on a weekend (Sunday) after hours to help minimize down time & production loss. We understand the importance of using Food Grade Products, including lubricants when installing new elements. We take extra per-cautions when working in Food, Beverage and pharmaceutical plants as we understand the extreme importance of cross contamination including allergens.

Osmo Bev RO/UF/NF Membrane Change Services from Complete Water

Before changing RO/UF/NF Membrane and filter elements we will take pre change data. Such data may include, Pressures, flows, conductivity (overall and each housing), turbidity, chlorine, hardness, iron, pH and more. This helps establish the current base line of the machines operating condition.

Also we will review the Daily Log which should include this data as well. (need a daily log? click here)

Next we will lock out & tag out the water treatment equipment. And begin to remove the end caps.
When removing the end caps we will replace the end cap o-rings during this time.
The membranes / elements will be visually inspected at this time and notes will be taken.
On this particular element change out we have pulled one filter element in the last housing to be autopsied. (learn more about membrane autopsy service)

 

 

 

Before installing the new membranes Complete Water Solutions log’s each serial number of each element and marks its installation location. This is done to help identify where the membrane is located and if there is to be a warranty claim we will no more about the operation of this filter element. (Membrane Warranty)

After installing the new filter elements Complete Water Solutions will start up the system and begin to take post start up data. Similar to the items tested and recorded prior to taking the system off line to change the membranes / elements will be completed again. This time Complete Water Solutions will fill out a RO start up sheet along with recording in the daily log.

What is a membrane autopsy?

A membrane autopsy helps identify the reason of performance loss.  The report will also provide recommendations or best course of action to help correct the problems that caused the failure. Also included in the report are recommended cleaners and procedures to help get the best recovery on your elements.

 

The autopsy services may include:

• Wet Test
• External Inspection
• Internal Visual Exam
• Foulant Analysis
  o Organic
  o Inorganic
  o Lab Cleaning Study
  o Chromatic Elemental
  o Identify Damage

Learn The Difference Between Full Fit & Fiberglass Membranes

OSMO-BEV-RO-FF

The elements that were replaced in this RO System were Osmo-Bev-RO-FF Membranes. These Membranes Are Specifically designed for Beverage and Bottled Water Production

The OSMO BEV membrane elements are engineered to provide beverage plants production water with a very high degree of total dissolved solids (TDS) removal, which is often required when producing purified water, very low and sodium free products, and carbonated soft drinks. The OSMO BEV Reverse Osmosis Membranes will produce treated water with lower levels of hardness, alkalinity, sodium and chloride, and is also the element of choice on high TDS feed-water streams.

Osmo Bev RO Data Sheet 1233032

 

Model Number	OSMO-BEV-RO-FF
Average Permeate GPD	10,000
Average NaCL Rejection	99.00%
Minimum NaCL Rejection	98.50%
Active Area	365 SqFt
Typical Operating PSI	200 psi
Typical Operating Flux	10-20 GFD
Maximum Operating PSI	600 psi
Maximum Temp	Continuous 122 F
	Clean In Place 122 F
Minimum Crossflow	30 PGM
pH Range	Continuous 2.0-11.0
	Clean In Place 1.0-13.0
Maximum Pressure Drop	Over an Element 12 psi
	Per Housing 50 psi
Chlorine Tolerance	1,000 PPM Hours
	dechlorination recommended
Feedwater	NTU <1
	SID <5
Part Number	1233032

 

OSMO-BEV-UF-FF

The elements that were replaced in this UF System were Osmo-Bev-UF-FF Elements. These Elements Are Specifically designed for Beverage and Bottled Water Production. The OSMO BEV UF element creates an absolute barrier to cryptosporidium, giardia, and re-jects color, and organics (naturally occurring tannins, humics, fulvics, etc.). The OSMO BEV UF element offers true multiple barrier security with the lowest energy consumption. It has a nominal MWCO of 6,000Da

Osmo-BEV-UF-FF Data Sheet 1233034

Model Number	OSMO-BEV-UF-FF
Active Area	350 SqFt
Typical Operating PSI	30-60 psi
Typical Operating Flux	10-20 GFD
Maximum Operating PSI	450 psi
Maximum Temp	Continuous 122 F
	Clean In Place 122 F
Minimum Crossflow	30 PGM
pH Range	Continuous 4.0-11.0
	Clean In Place 1.0-13.0
Maximum Pressure Drop	Over an Element 12 psi
	Per Housing 50 psi
Chlorine Tolerance	5,000 PPM Days
Feedwater	NTU <1
	SID <5
Part Number	1233034

 

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40 GPM Reverse Osmosis System Design From Complete Water

Current System Layout:

The customer current system layout was a duplex softener followed by a Portable DI Exchange Tank. With the current demand for purified water this design was not the best nor most cost-effective option. The increased demand would result in additional salt usage along with significant DI Exchange tank costs.

Design: What Will The RO Water Quality Be?

Prior to design and layout Complete Water Solutions was able to secure a water sample. This sample was sent to a 3^rd party lab which helped identify the incoming water quality. Some of the items we tested for were

• Alkalinity “P” as CaC03
• Alkalinity “M” as CaCO3
• Fluoride
• Nitrate NO3
• TOC
• NTU
• Potassium
• Sodium Na
• Chloride CL
• Phosphate Ortho
• Conductivity @ 25c
• Aluminum AL
• Barium
• Hardness Total CaCO3
• Copper Total
• Iron Total
• Sulfur Total
• Silica Total

Based off of the water analysis received we were able to perform a projection analysis. The projection analysis will help us provide a permeate water quality estimate. (Good RO Water). This analysis also helped in identifying the best design, membranes and options available for the application.

This particular analysis spotted iron as a significant factor in potential fouling and that reducing it would be beneficial to the RO membrane performance along with recovery. The higher the recovery the less wastewater the RO will produce. Increasing the recovery too much can result in fouling. It’s a good practice to consult with your water treatment equipment provider to discuss ways to reduce waste water.

This water source is chlorinated, and if not treated can cause irreversible damage. A carbon filter was selected as the main solution to remove the chlorine prior to the RO System.

Another benefit of having the water analyzed is to help in selecting the best antiscalant. Antiscalant is used to control scale forming on the surface of the RO membrane. If left untreated it can foul the membranes or cause irreversible damage. Not all antiscalants are the same, some products will work better for certain contaminants.  Getting your water tested can help minimize water quality and equipment problems.

 

Scope:

Based on current and future demands, we were able to determine that a 35-40 Gallons Per Minute Reverse Osmosis System would be the most beneficial. The new water system design eliminated the need for a water softener and portable DI Exchange Tanks.

The machine used in this project was a LT8-9. This was the new design by Veolia that replaced the E8-57K Machine. This machine was selected for a few reasons:

• The first reason for selecting the LT8-9 was the options. The customer future plans required the ability to produce more RO water. The LT8-9 allowed us to install a larger pump and motor on the unit, thus eliminating the future cost of adding a larger pump and motor. It was already taken care of in this original purchase. The only thing to do in the future will be the addition of RO housings and membranes (with a little pvc piping). This will save costs and longer down times during the upgrade.
• The 2^nd reason was the ability to select cold water membranes. (Learn More About Different Membranes- Click Here). Most membranes are rated at 77 Degrees F for output production. Cold water membranes will allow you to operate at 55 Degree F and provide the same output. This reduces costs of pre-heating the water prior to the RO System.
• The 3^rd reason is the pump and motor. Tonkaflo pumps have been around along time and are very robust. Learn More About Tonkaflo Pumps

 

The RO System was able to be up and operational in (2) two 12 hour days of installation. This included the soaking time required for the carbon filter media. The system specifications:

• System Inlet Filtration: Bag filtration installed prior to the carbon filter to help trap particulate greater than 1 micron. The bag filter housing was stainless steel with a high efficiency 1 micron bag filter.
• Carbon Filter: The carbon filter selected was a Fleck 3150 valve with the new NXT2 Digital Controller. The carbon filter is equipped with a regeneration lock out switch to turn of the RO system during backwash. This will save the membranes from experiencing contact with chlorinated water.
• Antiscalant: The antiscalant selected is a NSF 61 drinking water approved product. The product was selected based on the ability to run the RO at a higher recovery rate which will reduce the wastewater. The antiscalant chemical pump selected was a Grundfos DDA pump which has a 3000:1 turn down ration. This allows for neat feeding of the chemical product. No diluting or mixing.
• RO System: The RO System is a Veolia Model LT8-9. The unit is a 8” Membrane unit with 9 membrane elements. The system was equipped with a Horner PLC and HMI. Additional features included: Permeate Conductivity Probe, Water Temp Sensor, Inlet Pressure Safety Switch, Flow Meters, Inter-stage Pressure Gauges.

 

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Bruner Boiler Softener Replacement

Complete Water Solutions replaced a 25 Year Old Bruner Water Softener equipped with D180 2″ Softener Valve and IQS3 Digital Controller. The old softener system was used to make up boiler feed water for a Water Tube boiler. The new softener system is being used post Reverse Osmosis to remove the remaining hardness before the boiler feed water tank. In most applications Reverse Osmosis system will not remove all the hardness (calcium / magnesium), a softener system is one option that can be used to exchange the hardness.

The softener system was designed and equipped with the following:

Qty (2) 30” x 72” Fiberglass Media Vessels
Qty (15) Cubic Feet Of 8 % Cross Link Softener Resin Per Media Vessel
Qty (1) 30” x 48” Brine Tank Assembly
Qty (2) Fleck 2900 2” Softener Control Valves
Qty (2) Fleck NXT2 Electronic Controller

Connections
2″ Inlet & Outlet Connections
1″ Drain Line Connection
3/8″ Brine Connection

Flow Rates
85 GPM Service Flow Rate
105 GPM Service Peak Flow Rate
25 GPM Backwash Flow Rate

Weight
2,690 Lbs Estimated Weight

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Complete Water Solutions recently replaced a softener system that was time to replace. The original softeners had been in the facility for over 20 years and were experiencing numerous problems including increased service calls. We also found that the resin was beginning to capacity which was causing the softener to either leak hard water or increased regeneration cycles. The increase in regeneration cycles caused more wear on the system. It also increased water waste and salt consumption.

After reviewing the system Complete Water Solutions was able to determine that increasing the size of the softener system and building something more industrial could help in reduction in both maintenance costs and efficiency of the system. The old system was a Fleck 3900 900,000 grain unit with standard 8% crosslink resin.

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Our customer was experiencing issues with the existing triplex softener system. It was smaller in size and was not very reliable when it came to providing soft water. At times the old softener system would experience issues with the ability to provide water thus starving the plant. The customer was looking for a solution to increase capacity, provide reliability, and not starve the plant.

Water System Diagnostics

Complete Water Solutions first started by looking at the water quality and the amount of water used during the course of the year. From these two items, we were able to determine the maximum water usage during a given period, and with the amount of hardness in the water, we could back-calculate sizing. At Complete Water Solutions, we try to size systems that will not regenerate more than 1x in a 24 hour period. This limits the wear and tear on the system.

This system was designed and built with the following:

• Qty (4) 63″ Diameter x 86″ Height Fiberglass Tanks
• 50 Cubic Feet Of 8% Crosslink NSF Approved Resin
• 520 Series Aq-Matic Valves (Aquamatic)
• Inlet / Outlet Pressure Gauges And Sample Ports
• GF Signet Flow Meters
• 48-ES Stager Controllers w/ NXT Programmer
• 60″ Diameter x 64″ Height Brine Maker
• 3″ Inlet & Outlet Each Softener
• 235 GPM Continuous Flow Per Vessel (940 GPM All Units Online)
• 325 GPM Peak Flow Per Vessel (1,300 GPM Peak All Units Online)

Progressive Flow Water Softener

Each tank was piped into a 6″ Header pipe to help reduce any restriction when demand peaked. The softener system was programmed using progressive flow which allowed another softener tank to come online when demand increased over 235 GPM thus limiting pressure drops.

From start to finish we can design, build, and install your new softener system. (855) 787-4200   info@complete-water.com

Rebuild D180-3

Complete Water Solutions was recently called to repair/rebuild a Multi Media Filter (Southern Illinois) that was equipped with a Bruner D180 3″ Valve Assembly and 952 Stager Assembly. The bypass valve was leaking by unfiltered water and causing other equipment that relies on the filtered water down stream to foul with particulates.

Bruner Media Filter Repair & Replacement

The rebuild includes replacing all the internal diaphragm valves, guide cages, and spring assemblies. Also installed was a solenoid valve to control the bypass piston. Originally the unit was equipped with a humphrey valve.

In order to use a solenoid to control the bypass valve a relay needed to be installed first. The relay is a 10VDC Relay, that is controlled by the 962 Controller, from there the solenoid is energized. After the installation of the new solenoid was complete. Complete Water Solutions started the system up and checked the operation. We also checked the water after the filter to verify operations.

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We Repair Industrial Water Treatment Equipment!

Osmonics E4-13200

Complete Water Solutions supplied a 13200 Gallons Per Day. Complete with pre-treatment equipment and ancillary equipment. The RO System is rated @ 55 Degree F (12 Degree C) Water for 540 Gallons Per Hour.

Equipment: Twin Softener System

Model Number: K90-960 (Alternating)

The softener system is put in place to exchange calcium and magnesium (Also known as water hardness) for sodium ions. Calcium and magnesium will stick to the surface of the RO membrane due to the ionic bond. The softener system will help maintain water quality of the RO system and help prevent damage caused by scale. The softener system is a duplex (2 tank) unit which allows for one softener tank to be online while the other is in regeneration or standby mode. The system comes complete with the following:

• 1” Inlet / Outlet Connections
• Fleck 9000
• Qty (2) 14” Diameter x 65” Tall Fiberglass Media Tanks
• Overall Height 73”
• Qty (1) 18″diameter x 41” Tall Brine Tank
• 17 GPM Service Flow
• 22 GPM Max Flow
• 3 Cubic Feet Resin Per Tank
• 120v Standard Wall Outlet 5 AMPS
• Room Required 54”L x 18”w x 73”H
• Estimated Weight 625 LBS

Equipment: Carbon Filter System

Model Number: CF-2850-4

The carbon filter is used to remove chlorine before the RO System. Chlorine will cause irreversible damage to the Reverse Osmosis Membranes. The carbon filter comes complete with the following:

• 1.5” In / Outlet Connections
• Fleck 2850 Control Valve
• Qty (1) 16” x 65” Tall Fiberglass Media Tanks
• Overall Height 73”
• 8 GPM Service Flow
• 16 GPM Max Flow
• 4 Cubic Feet Carbon Media
• 120v Standard Wall Outlet 5 AMPS

Equipment: Reverse Osmosis

Model Number: E4-13200-DLX

The reverse osmosis system is used to reduce TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). The RO System will produce 9 GPM @ 55 Degree F Water. The RO System has been equipped with cold water membranes for performance in colder water. This will eliminate the need to pre heat the water. The RO System will come complete with the following:

• 1 Micron Pre Filter
• Automatic Inlet Shut Off Valve
• Flow Meters
  • Permeate
  • Concentrate
• Thermal Motor Protection
• Pressure Gauges
  • Pre Filter
  • Post Pre Filter
  • Primary
  • Final
• Auto Flush System
• Low Inlet Pressure Switch
• Digital Conductivity Meter
• Qty (6) AK-90-LE Cold Water Membrane 2600 GPD Per Membrane
• Piping Connections
  • .75 Inlet
  • .75 Permeate
  • .75 Concentrate
• Height 60” Inches
• Width 30”
• Depth 26”
• 120v Standard Outlet 5 Amps
• 480v 3 Phase 20 AMPS

Equipment: Distribution Pump

Model Number: ACDU/70

The distribution pump will take water from the RO Storage Tank and distribute it to where it is needed.

• 23” Length
• 13” Height
• 10” Width
• 20 GPM @ 40 PSI
• 460v 3Phase 5 AMPS
• Motor Starter Weg 480v Starter (On Off)

Equipment: Level Control

Model Number: Float Switch

The float level control will control RO On/Off and the low water cut off to cut distribution pumps

• Qty (2) Float Switches

This system was installed in Central Wisconsin

Drawings For E4-13200-DLX Reverse Osmosis System

E4 Reverse Osmosis Spec Sheet

Reverse Osmosis Membranes Cold Water AK Series – Low Energy RO Membranes – Spec Sheet

If you need a RO System or Maybe You Want Your System Evaluated Please Contact Us – (855) 787-4200   or email info@complete-water.com

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100 GPM Reverse Osmosis System

Complete Water Solutions designed and provided a 100 GPM Reverse Osmosis System (Located Outside Of Charlotte N.C.). The system was sized based on the customer using an average of 60-80 GPM Average. This will reduce the duty cycle of the RO System. The RO Water is used for boiler feedwater, production, and sanitization. The RO water system was designed with the following equipment:

Carbon Filter

The carbon filter is put in place to remove chlorine before the RO System.

• C36-D Duplex Carbon Filter Carbon Filter Data Sheet
  • Magnum Valve IT Filter Valve
  • 764 Logix Controller
  • Internal Meter
  • Transformer
  • 20 Cubic Feet Per Each Tank

Antiscalant

The antiscalant is used to control water hardness minerals from precipitating out in the RO System causing scale build-up on the RO Membranes. The Avista Vitec 5100 is an NSF Approved Product and was tested and verified to be a good choice with the incoming water feed.  (Click Here To Learn More)

• Vitec 5100 w/Grundfos Pump
  • Vitec 5100 Antiscalant
  • Grundfos Chemical Pump DDA 7.5-16

RO System

The RO System selected for this job was the Osmonics E8-144K-DLX RO System complete with membranes that will allow the machine to produce 100 GPM @ 55 Degree F. The RO System is in place to reduce TDS. The reduction in TDS helps with boiler feed, sanitization, and production. The RO System came complete with the following:

• E8-144K-DLX E8 RO Sales Sheet
  • Pressure Gauges
  • High-Pressure Pump
  • CIP System – Pump & CIP Tank
  • Burkert 8620 Controller
  • AK8040F-400 RO Membranes
  • RO PX05-40XK RO Pre Filters

Polishing Softener

The polishing softener was provided to remove any remaining hardness post-RO before the boiler feed water tank. The softeners are a duplex twin alternating unit. The units came complete with the following:

• S30-A Twin Alternating Softener Softener System Data Sheet
  • 15 Cubic Feet Per Tank Cation Sodium Softener Resin
  • Magnum Controller
  • 764 Softener Digital Controller
  • Brine Tank Assembly
  • Air Check Assembly

Supplied was a 3,600 Gallon Storage Tank with duplex RO Water distribution pumps. The storage tank was equipped with with a IFM Efector 4-20mA digital level controller which ties directly back into the RO System. The distributions pumps are stainless steel in construction. The pumps also came equipped with VFD to hold and maintain pressure.

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Project Scope:

Complete Water Solutions provided a 15 Gallon Per Minute Reverse Osmosis System to provide RO quality water for the Glass rinse process.

Equipment: Water Softener
Model Number: S21-A
The water softener system is put in place to remove/reduce scaling minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Reverse Osmosis membranes can be damaged with hard water. The softener system proposed is a twin alternating softener system that will have one vessel online, while the other vessel is in the standby position. The softener system will come complete with the following:

• Qty (2) 21” x 62” Fiberglass Softener Tanks
• Qty (2) 2” Magnum Softener Valves
• Qty (6) Cubic Feet Resin Per Tank
• Qty (1) 24” x 50” Brine Tank

Equipment: Carbon Filter
Model Number: C30-S
The carbon filter is put in place to remove chlorine and some organic materials in the water source. Chlorinated water will cause irreversible damage to the RO Membranes. The carbon filter will be a single unit. The system comes complete with the following:

• Qty (1) 30” x 72” Fiberglass Media Tanks
• Qty (1) 2” Magnum Filter Valve
• Qty (15) Cubic Feet Of Carbon Media

Equipment: Reverse Osmosis System
Model Number: IWRO-P412-12
The reverse osmosis system is sized to produce 15 GPM of reverse osmosis water @ 55 Degree F. The RO System comes complete with the following:

• Stainless Steel Frame 304
• High-Pressure Piping 316 Stainless
• (12) AK4040FM Low Energy RO Membranes
• Siemens PLC
• Inlet & Permeate Conductivity Probes
• Clean In Place System (Clean membranes onsite)
• Inlet pH Meter
• 54” Height 34” Width 93” Length

Equipment: Storage Tank
Model Number: 3000G
Complete Water Solutions will provide one poly 3000-gallon storage tank complete with the following:

• On/Off (RO) Level Control
• Low-Level Cut Off (Distribution Pumps)
• Low-Level Alarm Float Output (Optional Audible Alarm $500.00)
• UV System (to help with keeping RO clean)
• 96” Diameter x 109” Height

Equipment: Distribution Pump Skid
Model Number: A3U Custom
Complete Water Solutions will provide a duplex pump side the pumps are rated at 80 GPM @ 70 PSI Per Pump. The skid comes complete with the following:

• (2) 7.5 HP TEFC Motors w/ Pumps
• 2” Suction & Discharge Manifolds (Stainless Steel Piping)
• 2” 304 Stainless Steel Ball Valves
• 2” 304 Stainless Steel Checks
• Pressure Transducers
• Gauges / Bleed Valves
• Mounted On Steel Baseplate – Pre Wired
• Stand Alone VFD Per Pump(s) Can be run in parallel or stand-alone
• 5ft x 5ft x 7ft

Remote Monitoring Option:
Complete Water Solutions offers remote monitoring solutions for monitoring your RO system as well as tank low level(s)

Alarm Automation Options
Hardness Monitor: The hardness monitor will pull samples every 2-3 minutes monitoring the water quality after the softener system. The monitor comes with reagents to run samples.

Chlorine Monitor: The chlorine monitor will pull samples every 2-3 minutes monitoring the water quality after the carbon filter system. The monitor comes with reagents to run samples.

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This Reverse Osmosis System was installed in Missouri

15 Gallon Per Minute RO System from Complete Water Solutions

Complete Water Solutions provided a turnkey installation of an Osmonics E8-57K-DLX Reverse Osmosis System. The RO System was used for sanitization make up, cooling tower make up and production needs. We started by removing the existing ro system and relocating it to the boiler room. The boiler was using water softener and dealkalizer for feed water make up. The reverse osmosis system will provide some additional benefits for feed water make up.

Once relocated to the boiler room, we installed both the RO System, provided a new carbon filter for the RO System, storage tank, and feed water pump to provide make up water to the Boiler Feed Water Tank

Boilers benefit from RO Water due to the lower TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) which decreases blow downs and chemical requirements along with increasing energy efficiency.

How Does Clean Water Increase Boiler Efficiency

After installing the RO System in the boiler room Complete Water Solutions proceeded to work on the new Osmonics E8 57K Deluxe RO System with CIP System. The following equipment was installed:

• Carbon Filter Fleck 3150
  • Time Clock Back Wash
  • No Hard Water By Pass Piston
  • Virgin Carbon Media
• Anti-Sclanat
  • NSF 60 Approved Antiscalant
  • Grundfos Chemical Dosing Pump
• E8-57K-DLX Reverse Omsosis System
  • PX05-40 Pre Filters
  • AK8040 RO Membranes
  • Machine Design 55 Degree F
• Goulds Distribution Pump w/ Flow Meter

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Osmonics E8-57K-DLX Reverse Osmosis System

First we started by setting the new carbon filter tanks in place. After putting the tanks in place we installed the internal distributors, gravel and carbon media. Next we installed the valve heads and piping connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once the carbon filter was piped in and controllers were programmed we began by soaking the carbon media overnight while we continued the installation of the RO System.

We first began by moving the Osmonics E8-57-DLX Reverse Osmosis system into the room and setting in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, we piped in the RO connections which consist of Inlet, Permeate & Concentrate Lines. During this time we also began wiring the unit. Wiring for a Osmonics E8 Series RO System may consist of the following electrical and communication signals:

• Main Pump Electrical (3 Phase)
• CIP Pump Electrical (3 Phase)
• Controller Electrical (1 Phase)
• Lock Out Switch
• Antiscalant Pump Electrical (1 Phase)
• Antiscalant Controller Wiring
• RO On Off Switch

RO Systems require soft water or antiscalant as pre treatment in most cases. With the amount of water being used antiscalant was selected as the pretreatment for this RO System. The product used was Vitec 5100 a NSF approved antiscalant safe for RO Systems that may have water used in production. What Else Do I Need With My RO System?

 

 

The Osmonics RO System installed here included the following:

• Automatic Inlet Valve
• Pre Filters
• Inlet pH Probe (Sensor)
• Inlet Low Pressure Cut Off Switch
• Tonkaflo Pump Feed Pump
• Discharge Throttle Valve
• Antiscalant Injection Port
• CIP Pump & Motor Starter
• CIP Piping & Hose Connections
• Flow Meters Both Permeate & Concentrate
• Concentrate Throttle Valve
• Digital Controller with Data Logging
• Permeate Conductivity Sensor

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This RO System Was Installed In Central Minnesota