Dutco Tennant LLC

Reverse osmosis plants are built to deliver consistent water treatment, but membrane performance can change over time. Minerals can form scale, organic matter can create fouling, and biological growth can affect the membrane surface. When these problems develop, the effects can be noticeable. Water production may fall, operating pressure can increase, and cleaning may become more frequent. Good membrane management therefore starts before performance drops significantly. The right chemical programme can help prevent deposits from forming, while suitable cleaning methods can restore membranes when fouling has already occurred. Protecting Membranes Starts with Understanding the Problem Not all membrane deposits are the same. Calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, silica, organic matter and biofilm can all affect RO membranes, but they do not respond to exactly the same treatment. Choosing a chemical without understanding the cause can result in ineffective cleaning or unnecessary downtime. ...