Start Up, Operation, and Shut Down

Successful long-term performance of the membrane system depends on proper operation and maintenance of the system. This includes the initial plant start-up and operational start-ups and shut-downs. Preventing fouling, scaling, plugging, and degradation, e.g. by oxidation, of the membranes is not only a matter of system design, but also a matter of proper commissioning and operation. Record keeping and data normalization is required in order to know the actual plant performance and to enable corrective measures when necessary. Complete and accurate records are also required in case of a system performance warranty claim.

System Start Up and Shut Down

System Operation Introduction (23KB PDF)

Initial Start Up - Equipment (38KB PDF)

Initial Start Up - Pre-Start Up Check and Commissioning Audit (71KB PDF)

Start Up Sequence (85KB PDF)

Membrane Start Up Performance and Stabilization (23KB PDF)

Special Systems - Double Pass RO and Heat Sanitizable RO (24KB PDF)

Operation Start Up (23KB PDF)

RO and NF Systems Shutdown (37KB PDF)

Operation

Adjustment of Operation Parameters (30KB PDF)

Record Keeping (78KB PDF)

Plant Performance Normalization (117KB PDF)