ro & nf chemical cleaning
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RO Training Course
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Cleaning RO and NF Membrane Elements
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OverviewIntroductory RemarksWhen to CleanCleaning Method SelectionDefining a Foulant and ScalantpH and Temperature LimitsFT30 Resistance to Cleaning AgentsCleaning Carbonate Scaling Cleaning Sulfate Scaling
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Overview (cont.)
Cleaning Organic FoulingCleaning Biological FoulingCleaning Iron Fouling Cleaning Silt FoulingCleaning Carbon FoulingChemical AttackPermeate Back PressureThe Cleaning ProcessSafety
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Cleaning Introductory Remarks
Cleaning is a means of removing mineral scale, organic matter, biological growth, colloidal particles, or insoluble constituents which build up on the surface of the membrane
Frequent cleaning should not be required for a properly designed and operated RO/NF system
Membranes may become fouled or scaled due to improper operation or change in feedwater quality
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Cleaning Introductory Remarks (cont.)
Membranes’ elements can be cleaned effectively because: chemical stability broad pH tolerancehigh temperature limits
Elements with oxidized membrane or mechanical damage must be replaced
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When to CleanNormalized flow declines by 10%
Pressure drop increases by 15%
Normalized salt passage increases by 5%*
*Dependent on individual system design
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Cleaning Regimen based on System Performance and Water Chemistry
A wrong choice can aggravate a scaling/fouling problem
Acids for scaling
Alkaline for biological fouling
Alkaline with detergent for organic fouling
Frequently both alkaline and acid cleanings are required
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Characterizing Foulant or Scalant
Analyze the normalized plant performanceAnalyze feed water qualityCheck performance after previous cleaningsAnalyze cartridge/SDI filter residue
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Characterizing Foulant or Scalant
Inspect lead element and feed scroll end for suspended solids fouling
Inspect scroll of tail element for scalingClean and analyze cleaning solutions
(control samples required)Destructive autopsy
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pH Range and Temperature Limits During Cleaning
Max Temp Max Temp Max Temp50°C 35°C 30°C
pH Range pH Range pH Range
SW30/SW30HR 3 - 10 2 - 11 2 - 11.5
BW30/TW30 2 - 10 1 - 11 1 - 11.5
NF45 3 - 10 2 - 11 2 - 11
NF70 3 - 10 2 - 11 1 - 11.5
NF90 3 - 10 2 - 11 1 - 11.5
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FT30 Cleaning AgentsAgent % Concentration ResistanceHydrochloric Acid* 0.2 ExcellentNa-EDTA* 1.0 ExcellentSodium Hydroxide* 0.1 ExcellentNitric Acid 5.0 ExcellentAcetic Acid 5.0 ExcellentBoric Acid 5.0 ExcellentPhosphoric Acid 0.5 ExcellentSodium Salt of Dodecylsulfate
(DSS or Lauryl Sulfate) 0.05 ExcellentSodium Hydrosulfite 1.0 ExcellentTrisodium Phosphate (TSP) 2.0 ExcellentSodium Triphosphate (STP) 2.0 Excellent
*Most common agents used
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Causes: High Hardness High pH High alkalinity High recovery rates
Symptoms: Heavy element Low permeate flow Poor salt rejection High pressure drop
Carbonate Scaling
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Carbonate Scaling (cont.)
Cleaning0.2% (Wt) hydrochloric acid, HCI0.5% (Wt) phosphoric acid, H3PO4
0.2% (Wt) sulfamic acid, NH2SO3H
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Sulfate ScalingCauses
Exceeding solubility limitsLoss of antiscalantHigh recovery rates (Means increase saturation
level than solubility product)Symptoms
Heavy elementLow permeate flowPoor salt rejectionHigh pressure drop
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Sulfate Scaling (cont.)
CleaningVery difficult to clean2.0(Wt)% Na-EDTA and 0.1(Wt)% NaOH at
pH12, 30°C maximumOvernight soak/recirculation may be
necessary--reaction slow
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Biological/Organic FoulingCauses
Improper membrane preservation Biological/Organic material in feedwater Improper carbon bed maintenance
Symptoms Odor Moldy or discolored scroll end Low permeate flow High salt rejection High pressure drop
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Biological/Organic Fouling (cont.)
Cleaning (best solution)0.5% - 1.0%(Wt) Na-EDTA and 0.1%(Wt) NaOH At pH 12 and < 30°C (86°F)
Cleaning (alternate solutions)0.1% (Wt) NaOH and .05% Na-DSS at pH 12 and
< 30°C (86°F)1.0% (Wt) STP and 1.0% (Wt) Na-EDTA or
1.0% (Wt) TSP and 1.0% (Wt) Na-EDTA
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Iron FoulingCauses
Rusty well casings or pipingAir with greater than 0.1 ppm Fe in feedwater
SymptomsRust coloring on scroll end or ATD*Rusty colored concentrate upon start-upLow permeate flowPoor salt rejection
*Anti-telescoping device
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Iron Fouling (cont.)
Cleaning Solutions1.0% (Wt) sodium hydrosulfite (best)
Na2S2O42.0% Citric acid (Alternative)0.5% (Wt) phosphoric acid H3PO40.2% (Wt) hydrochloric acid HCL
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Silt FoulingCauses
Turbid surface watersHigh suspended solidsInadequate pretreatment
SymptomsDirty feed scroll endLow permeate flow/poor salt rejectionHigh permeate flow/very poor salt rejectionHeavy element
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Silt Fouling (cont.)
Cleaning
Difficult to cleanCaustic and Na-EDTAProprietary Detergents
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Carbon FoulingCauses
Incorrect backwash and rinse rates resultingin inadequate flushing of carbon bed
Soft carbon
SymptomsBlack deposits on scroll endLow permeate flow (early stage)Poor salt rejection
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Carbon Fouling (cont.)
CleaningVery difficult to cleanProprietary Detergents
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Chemical Attack
CausesIncomplete dechlorination (oxidation)Exposure to strong oxidants
(i.e., permanganate)Prolonged exposure to pH extremes
SymptomsVery high permeate flowVery poor salt rejection
Damage irreversible, elements must be replaced
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Permeate Backpressure Damage
CausesMechanical failure in systemInappropriate designOperation error
SymptomsHigh permeate flow and very poor rejection
EvidenceWrinkles in membrane near back glue line
Damage irreversible, elements must be replaced
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Cleaning Process StepsMix cleaning solutionLow flow pumping (low psi)RecycleSoakHigh flow pumping (low psi)Flush out
Use permeate for solutions and flush
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Recommend Feed Flow Rate Per Pressure Vessel
Element Diameter Feed Pressure* Feed Flow Rate inches (psig) gpm
2.5 20-60 3-5 4 20-60 8-10 6 20-60 16-20 8 20-60 30-40
*Dependent on number of elements in pressure vessel
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Cleaning System
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Permeate fromStorage Tank
Cleaning Tank Cartridge Filter RO Unit
Permeate to Storage Tank(Normal Operation)
Permeate toCleaning Tank(Cleaning Operation)
Concentrate toCleaning Tank(Cleaning Operation)
Concentrateto Drain(Normal Operation)
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SafetyReview MSDS documentsUse protective equipment:
goggles, gloves and clothingVent tanks and/or cleaning areaAssure chemical compatibility with system
hardwareDispose of spent solutions and chemicals
accordance with local regulationsProperly mix chemicals (i.e., acid into water, etc.)
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Open Question
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