by Nik Zwaneveld | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Why would you do an autopsy on something that costs $100? This is usually the first question that is asked. Why would you spend money on testing something so simple? There are a number of reasons, but put simply it’s because cartridge filters are very easy to remove...
by Nik Zwaneveld | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Oxidative damage of RO membranes One of the particular challenges with thin-film RO and NF membranes is that they are susceptible to oxidative damage. These membranes are made by casting very thin films of polyamide polymers onto a range of supporting substrates. The...
by Nik Zwaneveld | Apr 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Membrane works are proud to showcase our new pilot Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration membrane rig. This rig is a new tool for running pilot testing of the most difficult to treat waters, in those moments where we see the predictive models are no longer effective....
by Nik Zwaneveld | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is calcium carbonate? Of all mineral scales, calcium carbonate or calcite is the most common scale impacting water treatment systems. It is common in both industrial water treatment systems and domestic homes and across the world. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is...
by Nik Zwaneveld | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
SEM for membrane and ion exchange analysis. SEM is one of the most widely used methods for analysing fouling on membranes and ion exchange resins. Its power is in that it allows you to see exactly what is happening on the membrane surface at the microscopic level and...
