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WHAT IS REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM AND HOW IT WORKS

  • Writer: Ragul D Krishnaraj
    Ragul D Krishnaraj
  • Feb 5, 2019
  • 2 min read

•Reverse Osmosis (RO) is one of the steps to bring 100% pure and clinically proven water to drink. The reverse osmosis system offers extra purification of water through its uniquely advanced technology. I have listed out the entire benefits of water purifier and how it works.






What is Reverse Osmosis?


•Reverse Osmosis is the latest innovation made out of cutting-edge technology which removes molecules, ions, and other contaminants from drinking water using the semipermeable membrane. An example of water purification through Reverse Osmosis is the way a plant gets water from roots and how roots draw water from the soil. RO purifier goes through the similar process.



Benefits of R.O Drinking Water


•The Reverse Osmosis provides clinically tested water and removes all impurities including:


•Nitrates


•Pesticides


•Sulfates Fluoride


•Arsenic


BENIFITS :-


Less Maintenance Cost:


•Once Reverse Osmosis water plant is installed at home, office or workplace, we don’t need to indulge in any regular and complicated maintenance of it. The RO system consists of very few replaceable parts and that even you can do when required.


The Reverse Osmosis Process

How Reverse Osmosis System Works

Step 1: Pre-filtration:-


•The first step in purifying water with reverse osmosis is meant to protect the membrane. It removes larger sediment, including some dissolved solids, and helps reduce chlorine.


•This first cartridge is referred to as the sediment filter or carbon block filter. It helps conserve the membrane, which can get clogged by excess sediment or damaged by exposure to too much chlorine.


Step 2: The Reverse Osmosis Membrane :-

• Following the initial filtration comes the real magic of an R.O. system.


•THE water is forced through the semi-permeable membrane under pressure. The membrane is a synthetic plastic material that allows the passage of water molecules. However, sodium, chlorine, and calcium as well as larger molecules like glucose, urea, bacteria and viruses cannot pass.


Steps 3 & 4: Post Filtration and Final Polish :-


•After removing all those harmful bacterias and contaminants, the water goes through the second step through which the water passes through the second carbon filter that removes any remaining contaminants in the water. And, finally the water slips into the storage and ready for you to serve.


•Finally, there’s the in-line activated carbon filter, which gives the water one last polish as it comes out your faucet. This is used to remove any remaining odors or flavors that may come from the system hoses or the holding tank.


•The polish is a “just in case” step to make sure the water you drink tastes incredibly fresh!






 
 
 

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