Page 6 - Normal Versus Cross Flow Filtration
1.0 DESCRIPTION E-CE Series Reverse Osmosis (RO) machines are durable pieces of equipment, which, with prop-er care, will last for many years. These instructions give operation and maintenance details vitalto the sustained performance of the machine. Please read completely before operating yourmachi...
Page 7 - Membrane Elements; Membrane Element with Interconnectors; Flow Control Center; Concentration
1.1.5 Membrane Elements Membrane elements are interleaved layers of semi-permeable membrane, spacer,and permeate carrier spiraled around a central permeate tube make up the mem-brane element. Figure 1.2 Membrane Element with Interconnectors 1.1.6 Clean-In-Place The abbreviation for Clean-In-Place is...
Page 8 - Average Concentration in Machine; Principles of Operation; Average Concentration (C
C f = Feed Concentration C p = Permeate Concentration C c = Concentrate Concentration C avg = Average Concentration in Machine 1.1.10 Salt (Ionic) Passage Ionic Salt Passage equals the percent of dissolved salts passed through the mem-brane element or 100% minus rejection. 1.1.11 Recovery Recovery e...
Page 9 - Rejection; Passage
4 Rejection = [(C avg ) - (C P )] x 100 (C avg ) = [(237.5 mg/L) + (8.3 mg/L)] x 100 (237.5) = 96.5% Passage = (C P ) x 100 (C f ) = (8.3 mg/L) x 100 (237.5) = 3.5% Recovery = (Q P ) x 100 (Q f ) = (18 gpm) x 100(24gpm) = 75%
Page 11 - Noryl is a trademark of General Electric Company.
6 · Multi-stage centrifugal pump, SS construction (SS end castings and wetted parts,Noryl* internals) on the 3 to 3 to 34m 3 /hr and AS (all Stainless Steel components) on the 45m 3 /hr. · Electrical package includes Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), IEC66 controlenclosure with a 24VDC control ci...
Page 12 - Specifications for E-CE Series Machines; Flow Specifications for
1.4 Specifications for E-CE Series Machines The machine flow specifications listed, Table 1.1 below, are based on 25 ° C (77 ° F) and 2000 ppm NaCl. Table 1.1 Flow Specifications for Reverse Osmosis E-CE Machines 7 MODEL Recovery Units Permeate Rate Concentrate Rate (50-66%) Concentrate Rate (75%) F...
Page 13 - Boost Pressure; MODEL
1.4.1 Feed Water Specifications The feed water requirements listed in Table 1.1 must be met to ensure quality per-meate and extended membrane element life. 1.4.2 Permeate Flow Rate Stated in Table 1.1 and on the machine serial number label (assumes no permeateback pressure, 2000 mg/L Total Dissolved...
Page 14 - Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element Rejection; Membrane Element
1.4.5 Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element Rejection E8-CE RO machines use Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP). E4H-CE ROmachines use tape wrapped membrane elements. For more information, refer tothe Spare Parts List (P/N 1233377). Table 1.3 Membrane Element Specifications 9 Specification Outer Cover Ma...
Page 15 - Feed Water Requirements
2.0 INSTALLATION The following installation guidelines will help you install your new E-CE RO machine. 2.1 Feed Water Requirements The following feed water requirements must be met before installing your new E-CE ROmachine to ensure quality permeate and extended membrane element life. Table 2.4 Feed...
Page 18 - IMPORTANT NOTE
STEPS 1. Recheck the function and integrity of your pretreatment equipment. Ensure thatyour water softener, activated carbon filters, and iron filters (where applicable)have been leaked checked, back washed, and thoroughly rinsed for service beforestarting up your RO unit. 2. Attach the feed water p...
Page 20 - ) and the your concentrate flow meter. Adjust the; is exceeded before the valve is completely closed, open the; , gradually adjust the recycle flow control valve until; The system is now operational.
15. As the machine purges the air and fills with water, the pressure will graduallyincrease. Water should flow through the permeate and concentrate piping, viewedon the individual flow meters. If you do not see flow, turn the machine OFF andreturn to Section 3.2 (Initial Start-Up). 16. Gradually adj...
Page 23 - CAUTION
flow and/or rejection of salts, or an increased pressure drop across the machine will indi-cate when cleaning is required. GE Osmonics recommends cleaning at least every monthto assure good membrane element performance and long membrane element life. GE Osmonics offers a full line of chemical cleane...
Page 29 - Chemical Pump
4. Turn the AUTO/HAND Button on the Purge Button located on the OIT to the“AUTO” position. With multiple remote devices wired in series, as described above, an open contactfrom any of the configured devices will activate the Permeate Purge Cycle. 5.3 Chemical Pump GE Osmonics offers a stand-alone ch...
Page 32 - plumbing to the valve.
27 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Low permeate flow rate (continued) Low concentrate flow rate, normal or higher than normal pressure POSSIBLE CAUSES Operating on cold water less than 13 ° C (55 ° F) Membrane elements installed backward or damaged concen- trate seal Concentrate valve plugged Concentrate ou...
Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING
29 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Declining rejection (high permeate conductivity) (continued) Machine not operating POSSIBLE CAUSES O-ring seal broken or dam- aged Change in incoming water quality Inaccurate conductivity moni- tor or fouled probe Pressurized storage switch or float switch has cut power to...
Page 38 - FORMS
7.0 FORMS 7.1 RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION (RGA) If you wish to return goods for repair, warranty evaluation and/or credit, please have youroriginal sales order or invoice available when you call GE Osmonics. Call GE Osmonicsat (800) 848 - 1750 and ask to speak with Customer Service. A GE Osmonics Cus...
Page 39 - S T A R T - U P D A T A S H E E T
34 E - S E R I E S S T A R T - U P D A T A S H E E T Customer: Model Number: Serial Number: Date: Tested By Units (Circle One) Data Data Remarks Permeate Rate Total Flow Rate Pre-Filter Pressure Post-Filter Pressure Primary Pressure Final Pressure Feed TDS Concentrate TDS Avg TDS Permeate TDS (manua...
Page 40 - Daily Log Sheet; NAME OF COMP; NOTE; Please record all calibrations of instruments; MACHINE MODEL; LOG; PERIOD OF
35 7.3 Daily Log Sheet NAME OF COMP ANY NOTE : Please record all calibrations of instruments or other occurrences related to this system. This is a template. Make copies as needed. *Symbols: Q - Flow Rate; C - Conductivity Reference the T roubleshooting Guide in your Instruction Manual where trends ...