Round Disc RO (RDRO) – FAQ
1. What is Round Disc RO (RDRO) Technology?
Round Disc RO (RDRO) (Reverse Osmosis) technology utilizes a series of circular disc-shaped membranes arranged in a stack. Water flows through these discs, and impurities, Salts are filtered out, resulting in purified water.
2. How does Round Disc RO (RDRO) differ from Spiral RO?
Spiral RO employs spiral-wound membranes, while Round Disc RO (RDRO) uses flat, disc-shaped membranes. This fundamental difference in design leads to distinct advantages in certain applications.
3. What are the key advantages of Round Disc RO (RDRO) over Spiral RO?
Round Disc RO (RDRO) often excels in handling high-solids, high OCD, high SDI content waste water, offers higher flux rates, and generally requires less maintenance compared to Spiral RO.
4. How does Round Disc RO (RDRO) handle high-solids, high COD content effluent?
The unique design of Round Disc RO (RDRO) membranes allows for efficient filtration of effluent with high levels of COD, TDS, SDI, minimizing the risk of membrane fouling
5. Why does Round Disc RO (RDRO) generally require less maintenance?
The open channel design of Round Disc RO (RDRO) membranes minimizes the accumulation of contaminants, reducing the frequency of cleaning and maintenance procedures.
6. What are the typical recovery rates achieved with Round Disc RO (RDRO)?
Recovery rates can vary depending on the specific application and wastewater quality. However, Round Disc RO (RDRO) systems often achieve high recovery rates up to 92%-97%, maximizing water utilization.
7. Which technology is better suited for handling fluctuating feed effluent quality?
Round Disc RO (RDRO) often demonstrates better adaptability to variations in feed effluent quality, such as changes in COD and TDS levels.
8. Which technology has a higher tolerance for suspended solids / SDI.?
Round Disc RO (RDRO) typically exhibits a higher tolerance for suspended solids, it can handle SID 20 in the feed wastewater, reducing the need for extensive pre-treatment steps or additional Ultrafiltration system.
9. How do the cleaning procedures differ between the Round Disc RO (RDRO) and Spiral RO technologies?
Cleaning procedures for Round Disc RO (RDRO) systems are simpler and less frequent due to the reduced fouling potential and easier access to the membrane surfaces.
10. How does the modular design of Round Disc RO (RDRO) contribute to easier service and maintenance?
The modular design allows for easier access to individual DISC membranes for inspection, cleaning, and replacement, minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance procedures.
11. How does Round Disc RO (RDRO) technology help to reduce the overall footprint of the treatment system?
The compact design of Round Disc RO (RDRO) systems and vertical stacking often requires less floor space compared to traditional Spiral RO systems, making them suitable for installations with limited space availability.
12. How can I choose the right RO technology for my specific needs?
NIRTECH can help you assess your requirements and select the most suitable RO technology, whether it's Round Disc RO (RDRO) or Spiral RO.