Ion exchange (IX) and reverse osmosis (RO) can be used to solve some of the same separation needs, and are sometimes even used in combination with one another. Still, IX and RO differ in a number of ways that affect their overall suitability and cost-effectiveness for a specific process or application. If you’re wondering how…
Filtration is a process used to remove solids. The fundamental principle is that the solids are captured and retained by a filter medium. The liquid phase of the raw water passes through the filter, and is termed filtrate. In market there are many types of filter cartridges and bags, in order to decide which one…
What is Pure Water? Ultrapure Water (UPW), Demineralised Water (Demi), High-purity Water and Deionized (DI) are all terms describing basically the similar property. They refer to water which has been purified to the highest standards by removing all contaminants such as organic and inorganic compounds; dissolved and particulate matter; volatile and non-volatile, reactive and inert;…
Understanding the difference between bag and cartridge filters is integral to the filtration process as a whole. However, the bag filter vs cartridge filter debate can sometimes seem a bit complex. While they do have some similarities, these two filter types have important differences that help explain the ways in which they can be used…