Typical Troubleshooting Operations

This section provides details of typical troubleshooting operations like profiling, probing, cleaning various foulants, and data normalization. work


Data Taking and Normalization
In order to be able to follow the performance of the RO unit, it is necessary that all relevant data are collected, recorded and kept on file. Apart from keeping track of the performance, the logsheets are also valuable tools for troubleshooting, and are needed in the cases of warranty claims. For details, see FTNORM section


Diagnosis Operations
While troubleshooting or operating a membrane system, the operations below are valuable in understanding and correcting problems.

Flow and Conductivity Accuracy (53KB PDF)
Measuring SDI (32KB PDF)
Profiling a System (78KB PDF)
Probing a System (78KB PDF)
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Problem Correction Operations
When troubleshooting, the following links provide procedures for directly correcting known problems.


Carbonate Scale (39KB PDF)
Sulfate Scale (35KB PDF)
Biofouling (40KB PDF)
Organics (39KB PDF)
Colloidal Silica (63KB PDF)
Iron Oxide (23KB PDF)
Microbial Activity (37KB PDF)

System Disinfection (12KB PDF)
Cleaning Procedures for FT30 Elements (46KB PDF)
Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for FILMTEC™ NF200 and NF270 Elements (62KB PDF)



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