Sonitec Inc. is a system integrator of separation technology. We design and manufacture membrane systems using a wide range of membrane construction and materials, provide complete solution including the pre- and post-treatment.
Sonitec offers:
- Problem identification
- Evaluation of potential designs by computer simulation
- Access to a pilot-unit for the on - site testing of the system proposed or assisting you to select optimal equipment
- Feasibility and cost-efficiency tests are carried out for every new application using samples of the solutions intended for treatment
- Testing to ensure your system`s optimal performance and output
- Drawings and specifications required for the installation
- Start-up assistance and training of facility operating personnel
Desalination of Sea Water
Several water-starved regions are converting brackish water and seawater into fresh potable water using membrane technology.Desalination technology has been available for decades but its high costs have prevented widespread utilization worldwide.Nowadays, the cost of seawater desalination has considerably decreased and more southern states are investing in Reverse Osmosis systems to increase the amount of potable water available to their residents and industries.
Among some other uses for Reverse Osmosis desalination systems are tourist resorts, hotels and cruise ships. This provides a secure supply of potable water and is more cost effective than other water purification methods.Sonitec Reverse Osmosis systems are designed to accommodate varying levels of seawater salinity.Their field-proven performance is ideal for remote installations.
Typical Applications:
Membrane separation systems are favored for the production of high purity water for a wide variety of industrial applications:
Correct Membrane Selection is the Most Important Part of A Membrane Process:
Reverse Osmosis: This process removes most dissolved and suspended contaminants from water by forcing them through a semi-permeable membrane. The product water
transfers through the membrane while dissolved solids, particulates and organic matters are flushed to drain as a concentrate or wastewater.
A rational and cost-efficient solution for most commercial, industrial and municipal pure water needs:
Membrane separation technology offers a method for separating organic, inorganic and suspended matters which are often present simultaneously. They can also tolerate oil in water, indeed they can be used to separate an oily mixture.
The demand for pure process water, clean potable water and acceptable wastewater treatment continues to grow. Microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), reverse osmosis (RO) and desalination (SW) processes are widely used for many municipal and industrial applications and replace some existing conventional systems that cannot offer ultra pure water. Membrane separation is also used in regions where freshwater is a precious commodity and where many industrial plants are recovering their own wastewater.
Cost-Effective, Pure Drinking Water:
Municipalities now face increasing public concern over water supply. More and more northern hemisphere regions turn to membrane technology to remove a wide range of colloidal matters, pathogens including giardia and cryptosporidium, viruses and bacteria. Turbidity, color and minerals are also removed from freshwater sources (surface or groundwater). Sonitec membrane systems are best suited for this type of application by offering a superior and consistent removal of undesired components. This dramatically reduces the use of pretreatment chemicals.
Food and Beverage Industry:
Membrane technology is widely used in the dairy industry to recover CIP solutions, fractionate or concentrate cheese and for milk-fat separation. In juice and wine production, the main application is for clarification or concentration. The recovery of proteins from brine in the fish processing industry is also achieved.
Laboratories and Pharmaceutical Industry:
USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Reference Standards are extremely important for many tests and processes such as container rinsing and water for injection. Membrane filtration and RO systems are widely used for the removal of contaminants, viruses, and bacteria.
Micro - Electronic Industry:
Producing high purity water requires the use of a number of different technologies, Sonitec membrane technology is designed to meet the highest standards for ultrapure water production. Its high reliability will reduce plant downtime costs, conserve water and save energy.
Boiler Feed and Power Generation:
The requirements for water quality are mainly concerned with scale prevention, corrosion protection and blow down control.The simplest method to control these problems is reverse osmosis.The Sonitec RO system, combined with the proper pre- and post-treatment, is ideal for the production of reliable good quality water for your power generation requirements.
Metal and Plating Industry:
Stronger environmental laws are forcing the metal industries to be concerned with their waste streams which may have been discharged into local sewers. A large portion of the waste streams have emanated from typical processes such as cutting and grinding oil, caustic cleaning solutions, solvent and degreasing baths. All can be reclaimed and sent back to the original process, hence reducing operating and disposal cost.Sonitec has the capacity and the experience to supply the proper system for your particular needs.
Wastewater Reuse:
Membrane separation processes offer a unique and simple solution and are tools which simultaneously deliver increased profitability through wastewater minimization, product recovery/recycling and water reuse.Water is then being reused or returned into the environment as clean as in its original state. Industrial and municipal wastewaters are recycled and used for process water or for agriculture.
Other Industrial Applications:
In the chemical process industry, separation processes are as important as chemical reactions and high-purity water is a necessity. The Textile industry, the Pulp and Paper industry and many others all require membrane separation systems for their manufacturing processes.
