Limpiadoras
La limpieza eficaz de la membrana depende principalmente de la naturaleza de la suciedad. Antes de seleccionar los productos químicos de limpieza y diseñar un protocolo, es fundamental identificar correctamente el depósito o la suciedad mediante un análisis de laboratorio adecuado del agua de alimentación de ósmosis inversa y un análisis previo de la membrana.
Para una limpieza más eficaz y, por lo tanto, una menor frecuencia de limpieza, es importante controlar el pH, la temperatura y el tiempo de contacto.
La información que se presenta a continuación es orientativa; sin embargo, le recomendamos que nos solicite que diseñemos un protocolo de limpieza personalizado.
Asistente de limpieza de membranas
Puede utilizar nuestro Asistente de Limpieza de Membranas para que le ayude a determinar la mejor manera de limpiar una membrana de ósmosis inversa.
Cómo elegir el limpiador adecuado
Los limpiadores para sistemas de tratamiento de agua por membrana desempeñan un papel crucial en el mantenimiento de la eficiencia y la vida útil de las membranas, especialmente en procesos como la ósmosis inversa (OI), la ultrafiltración (UF) y la nanofiltración (NF). Elegir la solución de limpieza adecuada es esencial para garantizar una eliminación completa de la suciedad sin dañar la membrana ni comprometer la calidad del agua. A continuación, se presentan algunas consideraciones clave al seleccionar productos químicos para la limpieza de membranas:
Tipo de incrustación
Los distintos tipos de incrustaciones requieren métodos de limpieza específicos. Por ejemplo, las incrustaciones orgánicas se pueden eliminar eficazmente con limpiadores enzimáticos, mientras que las incrustaciones inorgánicas, como los depósitos de sílice y carbonato, pueden requerir limpiadores alcalinos o ácidos para su disolución.
Compatibilidad de membranas
Las soluciones de limpieza deben ser compatibles con el material de la membrana para evitar su degradación o deterioro. Es importante consultar las directrices del fabricante de la membrana para garantizar la compatibilidad.
pH and Alkalinity
El pH desempeña un papel fundamental en la eficacia de la limpieza de membranas. Los limpiadores alcalinos se utilizan habitualmente para disolver contaminantes orgánicos y depósitos minerales, mientras que los limpiadores ácidos son eficaces contra la formación de incrustaciones. Mantener un equilibrio entre el pH y la alcalinidad es esencial para prevenir daños en la membrana.
Formulaciones especiales
Algunos productos químicos de limpieza están formulados específicamente para eliminar contaminantes concretos o para tratar tipos de membranas específicos. Los limpiadores especializados pueden ofrecer un rendimiento superior en situaciones de incrustaciones difíciles o para materiales de membrana específicos.
Consideraciones de seguridad y medioambientales
Elige productos de limpieza seguros y respetuosos con el medio ambiente. Busca productos biodegradables que cumplan con las normas reglamentarias.
Nuestros limpiadores
Genesol 30
Genesol 30 is a fast acting, broad-spectrum biocide used for cleaning RO and NF membranes. It can be used both on and off-line to eliminate microbiological fouling.
Genesol UF7
Genesol UF 7 is a neutral pH cleaner ideally suited for the removal of organic & inorganic foulants from UF membranes, particularly where the use of low & high pH cleaners may be limited due to Health and Safety or effluent disposal restrictions.
Genesol 61
Genesol 61 is a neutral pH cleaner ideally suited for the removal of organic & inorganic foulants from Reverse Osmosis and Nano-filtration membrane surfaces, particularly where the use of low & high pH cleaners may be limited due to Health and Safety or effluent disposal restrictions. The neutral pH of this product makes it particularly useful for cleaning cellulose acetate membranes.
Genesol 80
Genesol 80 is a membrane cleaner for use in RO, NF and UF membrane systems. It targets biofilm which predominantly consists of a glycocalyx layer of extracellular polysaccharide materials secreted by bacteria under stress.
Genesol 34
Genesol 34 is a blended chelating agent and non-ionic surfactant and has been developed as an alkaline general purpose cleaner for membrane systems. It will help to remove both organic and inorganic based deposits. It is classified as ‘readily biodegradable’ and is an excellent adjunct when used in combination with other Genesol membrane cleaners.
Genesol 36
Genesol 36 is a general purpose cleaner for the removal of organic foulants found on RO and NF membrane surfaces. The low dose rate of Genesol 36 ensures cost effective use and it is an excellent adjunct when used in combination with other Genesol membrane cleaners.
Genesol 37
Genesol 37 is a general-purpose cleaner for inorganic scale and iron deposits found in most types of membrane system. It is also highly effective at removing organic deposits from severely fouled systems.
Genesol 38
Genesol 38 is an inorganic scale cleaner and iron deposit remover for use in RO and NF membrane systems and has been approved for use in drinking water applications. Used at the right concentration, its self adjusting pH ensures highest solubility of iron salts is achieved.
Genesol 40
Genesol 40 is a general-purpose membrane cleaner effective against organic based foulants typically found in RO and NF membrane systems and has been approved for use in drinking water applications.
Genesol 50
Genesol 50 is based on a chelating agent and has been developed as a general purpose membrane alkaline cleaner for use with RO and NF Membranes. Genesol 50 will remove organic and inorganic based deposits. It is effective against iron fouling and many forms of calcium scale and is an excellent adjunct when used in combination with other Genesol membrane cleaners.
Genesol 703
Genesol 703 is a general-purpose cleaner for an extensive range of organic based foulants found in RO and NF Membrane systems. It’s particularly effective against aluminium silicate, which can be difficult to remove with conventional cleaners.
Genesol 704
Genesol 704 is a general-purpose cleaner for a wide range of organic based foulants found in RO and NF Membrane systems. It’s particularly effective against aluminium silicate, which can be difficult to remove with conventional cleaners. It is also effective against most micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae.
Genesol 711
Genesol 711 has been developed as an inorganic scale cleaner and iron solvent for Reverse Osmosis and Nano-filtration membrane systems. Genesol 711 is highly effective at removing inorganic foulants, such as iron and calcium carbonate and also has proven efficacy against removing membrane biofilms.
Genesol 721
Genesol 721 is a low foaming, multicomponent, powder cleaner for membrane systems designed to reduce differential pressure, increase flux and improve salt rejection. The blend of chelating acids removes oxides of iron and manganese plus calcium carbonate scale. It is also effective in removing other metallic foulants such as aluminium.
Genesol 734
Genesol 734 is a general-purpose cleaner for a wide range of organic based foulants found in RO and NF Membrane systems. It’s particularly effective against clay (aluminium silicate), which can be difficult to remove with conventional cleaners. UF and MF units can also benefit from speciality cleaning alongside chemically enhanced backwashes.
Genesol 764
Genesol 764 is a general-purpose cleaner for a wide range of organic based foulants found in RO and NF Membrane systems. This formulation contains a high performing environmentally friendly chelant replacing EDTA. It is particularly effective against clay (aluminium silicate), which can be difficult to remove with conventional cleaners, it is also effective in cleaning Ultra-Filtration & Micro-Filtration systems.
Genesol UF 12
Genesol UF12 is an effervescent, alkaline, detergent, U.F. Membrane cleaner formulated with osmotic action to remove difficult biofouling, metals and organic deposits.