Switch From DI to Reverse Osmosis For Boiler Feed Water
Switching from DI to RO Boiler Feed Water: The Project Scope
Complete Water Solutions was asked to provide a turnkey solution to replace the DI Water System. The current system consisted of Cation & Anion separate bed Deionization. The new system needed to provide low conductivity, hardness water @ 60 GPM Flow Rate.
Why Switch From Deionized Water to Reverse Osmosis
Every situation is different but in this particular situation, the existing separate bed DI water system was original and was beginning to show major signs of wear and tear. The tank lining was starting to rot away, the chemical storage tanks were starting to show signs of needing to be replaced. The existing DI water system needs both caustic and acid to regenerate, the byproduct of the Acid and Caustic regeneration is waste water that needs further neutralization. There is also the safety hazard with handling and storage of the chemical solution.
What Are the Benefits of Switching?
Since the DI System was going to need replacement the option to switch to Reverse Osmosis made economical sense. While the benefits can vary in every application, the benefits for this application were:
- Reduction In Chemical Usage
- Reduction In Chemical Waste
- Elimination Of Chemical Usage (Acid & Caustic)
- Elimination Of Safety Risks & Hazards with Hazardous Chemical
- Elimination Of Environmental Risks Involved with Hazardous Chemicals
- 4 Hour Regeneration Eliminated
- No Neutralization Of Waste
What Was Selected and Installed
Complete Water Solutions designed and engineered a solution that consisted of:
- Ecowater Triplex Carbon Filtration System EWS302CS
- Antiscalant System – Fed prior to reverse osmosis system
- Veolia E8-86K-DLX Reverse Osmosis System w/ Allen-Bradley PLC
- Reverse Osmosis CIP System
- Ecowater Duplex Polishing Softener System EWS452
- The reverse osmosis system was fitted with AK8040-400 Cold Water Reverse Osmosis Elements.
- The RO System provided 5 Microsiemens Water with 1 PPM Hardness.
- The polishing softeners removed the remainder of the hardness.
In many applications, the softener might be installed prior to the RO System. This installation allows you to remove hardness prior to the RO System also eliminating the need for Antiscalant. It can also potentially reduce the number or RO membrane cleanings required. In this application, we selected to do post softening. Post softening was selected in this application due to the blended feed water source also the benefit of minimal softener regenerations was beneficial for this particular client.
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the water treatment industry, Nathan Olszak is a trusted water treatment expert. He specializes in designing, engineering, and servicing water treatment systems. As the owner of Complete Water Solutions, Osmonics, and Membrane Cleaning Pro, Nathan has built a reputation for delivering customized water treatment solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and water quality across various industries, including the medical, commercial, and manufacturing sectors.
Nathan’s journey in water treatment began as a service technician. He gained in-depth knowledge by working with all major brands of equipment, including Veolia, Suez, Bruner, Culligan, Pentair, Aquamatic, Osmonics, GE Water, Marlo, Lakeside, Fleck, Autotrol, US Filter, ION Pure, Siemens, Evoqua, and many others. This hands-on expertise, combined with his technical certifications, has made him a leader in water system engineering and water management.
Credentials & Expertise
- Certifications: David H. Paul Reverse Osmosis Certification, PLC Programming
- License: Power Plant Operating Engineer 3rd Class
- Specialties:
- Design & engineering of water treatment systems and advanced water systems
- Custom water filtration systems and solutions
- Installation, automation, and repair of water treatment systems
- Expertise in Reverse Osmosis (RO), Deionization, Water Softening, Carbon Filtration, Iron Filtration, UV Treatment, Ultrafiltration (UF), Process Filtration, CEDI/EDI, and more
- Specialized knowledge in Boiler Feed Water, Tower Makeup Water, and drinking water production for industries such as bottling, pharmaceuticals, and food processing
- Project management and reclaiming of water system waste for other uses
- Evaluation of raw water sources and potential contamination risks
- Industrial water treatment strategies to prevent corrosion and optimize system performance
- Boiler water treatment to enhance energy efficiency and system longevity
Nathan’s commitment to excellence extends beyond equipment sales and service. He works closely with clients to develop tailored water treatment services that optimize performance and meet their operations’ unique demands. His expertise covers methods that mitigate water impurities, ensure fresh water accessibility, and maintain regulatory compliance. It also includes the design of high-efficiency reverse osmosis systems for industrial use.
Nathan focuses on the latest technology in water conditioning, water softeners, filters, and pumps to improve maintenance and efficiency. His experience in laboratory testing and biofilm control ensures the highest industry standards in water treatment processes and water management.Â
Additionally, his deep understanding of infrastructure and water data analysis provides long-term, cost-effective solutions that promote health and safety. His expertise ensures that businesses receive top-tier, quality water treatment solutions.
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