Reverse Osmosis
Discover how reverse osmosis works and why demi water is used for professional and industrial applications.
What is reverse osmosis?
Reverse osmosis, also known as RO, is a technique in which water is passed through a fine membrane under pressure. This membrane allows water molecules to pass through but blocks (many) dissolved substances, salts, and minerals.
The purified water produced is often referred to as demi water or demineralized water. This water contains significantly fewer minerals than standard tap water and is therefore less likely to leave behind limescale, deposits, or residue.
Applications of demi water
Demi water is used in sectors where water quality is essential, such as industry, laboratories, pharmaceuticals, the food industry, metalworking, cleaning processes, boiler water installations, and agricultural applications.
- Industry and production
- Laboratories
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food industry
- Metalworking
- Cleaning processes
- Boiler water and steam installations
- Agricultural applications
Depending on the application, reverse osmosis can be used as a primary treatment or as part of a more extensive water treatment system.
How does the process work?
In reverse osmosis, water is purified in several stages. By using pre-filtration and a fine membrane, dissolved substances, minerals, and other contaminants are largely removed from the water.
Pre-filtration
The water is first pre-treated to reduce coarse contamination and sediment.
Reverse osmosis
The water is passed through the membrane under pressure.
Pure water
The purified water can be used immediately or stored.
Post-treatment
An additional filtration step can be added for extra pure water.
Why choose FDS Waterbehandeling?
FDS Waterbehandeling supplies Reverse Osmosis systems for the production of demi water and water treatment. We provide expert advice on the right installation, tailored to the application, required capacity, and available space.
With more than 20 years of practical experience, we provide reliable Reverse Osmosis systems for various applications within industrial, laboratory, and production environments. Our installations are developed based on practical knowledge, continuous use, and the requirements of professional applications.
The right solution depends on the required capacity, water quality, application, and available space. Whether it concerns a compact installation or a larger industrial system, we assist you with a suitable solution and practical advice.