Instrumentation

Essential Instrumentation for RO Systems

By William F. Harfst

Reverse Osmosis Monitoring Analytics

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Abstract

Monitoring the operation of a reverse osmosis (RO) system is an essential requirement for minimizing problems that adversely affect water quality and reduce the useful life of the membranes. Instrumentation plays an important role in providing the system operator with a means to continuously monitor the water quality and system operating performance. Without it, the operator is unaware of potential problems until they manifest as deterioration in water quality, or a decline in membrane performance. Equipment manufacturers offer a wide assortment of options for outfitting the RO with the required monitoring equipment. This article discusses some of the essential monitoring instrumentation that should be part and parcel of every RO system.

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