Atlantium UV Solution Affords RO Membrane Protection
Atlantium Technologies Ltd. today announced that data from a long-term field study confirms that water - after being dechlorinated by its UV (Ultra Violet) light system - prevents Reverse-Osmosis Membranes from aging.
Atlantium scientists farmed data from one of their UV systems, set up in a pharmaceutical plant water line for dechlorination purposes, to evaluate the effect of UV-dechlorinated water on RO membrane performance.
Daily recorded electronic data over a period of 320 days confirmed the findings of earlier lab trials: the membranes functioned as well on day 320 as they did on day 1, showing that Atlantium-treated water did not cause degeneration of RO Membranes.
Long-term results show that dechlorinating water with Atlantium UV protects RO membranes, with the probable potential of reducing membrane cleaning frequency and replacement due to the dual effect and benefits of high level disinfection that happens at the same time,“ said Ori Demb, who heads Atlantium’s Bio-Pharma segment. “Atlantium will continue to invest in resources that help our clients achieve their objectives while reducing maintenance burdens and operating costs.”
These results provide additional incentive to switch from chemical dechlorination to UV dechlorination. Chemical dechlorination typically allows membrane-fouling-microbes to proliferate, whereas UV light provides high-level disinfection at the same time as dechlorination, and therefore inactivates all microorganisms that bio-foul RO membranes.
About Atlantium
Atlantium Technologies Ltd. provides highly-regulated industries such pharmaceutical, food & beverage and aquaculture, as well as municipalities, with UV (ultraviolet) water treatment solutions that meet the growing need for safe water. The company's cost-effective and environmentally-friendly Hydro-Optic™ solutions, field proven and validated according to the highest regulatory standards, deliver unprecedented microbial inactivation, taking water safety to levels never before achieved without chemicals. The company enjoys an international customer base, with installations all over the world. For more information, go to www.atlantium.com
Source: Atlantium Technologies Ltd.