Reverse osmosis system ALMA OSMO VE - Reverse osmosis system

Industrial demineralized water systems using reverse osmosis and softening.

Reverse osmosis for the production of pure and ultrapure water

ALMA OSMO VE

Our fully automatic reverse osmosis systems are specially designed for the reliable production of demineralized water (fully demineralized water) and ultrapure water - for industrial processes with the highest water quality requirements.

The reverse osmosis systems are available pre-assembled on a stainless steel rack. For optimum system availability and extended membrane service life, the system can be extended with a softening stage if required.

To achieve particularly high levels of purity, reverse osmosis can be modularly combined with a polishing stage - e.g. using an ion exchanger, mixed bed filter or an EDI unit (electroion demineralization). This reduces the conductivity to a minimum and raises the water quality to the required level for demanding applications.

Technical data

Main applications

Demineralized water, pure and ultrapure water

Throughput capacity

1–500 m³/h

Structure

Rack, modular container, compact system

Mode of operation

Standard cross-flow or closed-circuit (CCRO) possible

Your expert for membrane systems - directly accessible

Maksim Neubauer

Head of International Project Development & Water Reuse

maksim.neubauer@almawatech.com

+49 175 6474 123

Siegfried Hirschmann

Senior Expert, Process and Fresh Water

siegfried.hirschmann@almawatech.com

+49 151 530 55 621

References Reverse osmosis systems

Cooling water recycling using reverse osmosis

EEW, Germany, cooling water recycling, ALMA Osmo

Water reuse from cooling tower blowdown water: Water recycling plant (15–25 m³/h) with ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis for the thermal waste treatment plant of EEW Energy from Waste GmbH at its Helmstedt site.

Industrial reverse osmosis system in stainless steel design with nitrogen inertization.

3M, Germany, ALMA OSMO Process

Construction of a multi-stage pilot membrane plant for the removal of per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) from wastewater with a hydraulic capacity of 1 m³/h for the company 3M.

Reverse osmosis system customized on a rack

Calvatis GmbH, Germany, ALMA OSMO Process

Treatment of 240^m3 of contaminated rainwater per day using softening and reverse osmosis to produce process water for Calvatis GmbH at the Ladenburg site.

Ultrapure water extraction for glass fiber production

NBG Fiber GmbH, Germany, ALMA OSMO VE

Provision of 2^m3 of ultrapure water per hour by means of softening, reverse osmosis and UV treatment for the production of glass fiber for NBG Fiber GmbH.

Reverse osmosis system with ultrafiltration as pre-treatment

German Aerospace Center, Germany, ALMA OSMO VE

Production of 750 liters of ultrapure water per day by means of softening, reverse osmosis and UV treatment from seawater for the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

Reverse osmosis system and UV disinfection for the production of ultrapure water

DEAXO GmbH, Germany, ALMA OSMO VE

Production of 30^m3 ultrapure water per day by means of softening, reverse osmosis and UV treatment for DEAXO GmbH.

River water treatment for Südzucker AG in Wanze, Belgium.

Südzucker AG, Belgium, ALMA BHU BiosS-Treat

A river water treatment plant (2 x 275 m³/h) for the production of process water, cooling water and boiler feed water in drinking water quality with reverse osmosis system and ion exchangers for the company Südzucker AG at the Wanze site in Belgium.

Reverse osmosis with biological pre-treatment

Südzucker Zeitz PWT

A river water treatment plant with a capacity of 220 m³/h using the ALMA BiosS-Treat processfor Südzucker AG at the Zeitz site.

Deionized water and ultrapure water suitable for industrial applications

The ALMA OSMO VE produces fully desalinated water and ultrapure water from municipal or well water with reproducible quality. The system is not designed as a rigid, off-the-shelf solution, but is customized for each project based on the raw water analysis, the required conductivity, the TOC limit, the gas content, and the intended end use.

Pre-treatment

Stabilizing Raw Water

Activated carbon, prefiltration, or water softening reduce chlorine, particles, hardness-causing substances, and other substances, which can interfere with the operation of the reverse osmosis system.

Desalination

Reverse osmosis as the key stage

The membranes reduce dissolved salts and ions. The resulting permeate forms the basis for deionized water or further ultrapure water production.

Polishing

Tailored Water Quality Improvement

EDI, mixed-bed filters, membrane degassing, or UV treatment reduce residual ions, gases, and organic contaminants according to the intended application.

Which treatment stages can be combined?

Activated Carbon Filtration To reduce free chlorine, organic substances, and undesirable odors or tastes.
Water Softening To reduce calcium and magnesium levels and to protect the reverse osmosis system from mineral deposits.
Reverse Osmosis Central desalination stage for producing water with significantly reduced conductivity.
Membrane Degassing To reduce dissolved gases such as CO₂ or oxygen, for example, in boiler and district heating applications.
EDI or mixed-bed filters For particularly low conductivity and continuous or high-purity polishing applications.
UV and TOC Reduction For sensitive ultrapure water applications with increased requirements for organic residues and microbiological quality.

Which application requires which water quality?

Boiler feedwater Low conductivity, low residual hardness, and, depending on the system, additionally reduced CO₂ and oxygen levels.
District Heating and Heating Networks Fully desalinated and adjusted to minimize corrosion, make-up and top-off water.
Cooling Towers and Cooling Systems Reduced salt and hardness loads to increase the concentration ratio and limit deposits.
Electronics and Wafer Production Ultrapure water with very low conductivity, low TOC, and high standards for particle- and microbial purity.
Pharmaceutical and Sensitive Manufacturing Project-specific cleanliness levels with tailored polishing, disinfection, and quality assurance technology.
General industrial process water Specified water quality for rinsing, cleaning, process water, and quality-critical production steps.

Deionized Water For applications in which salts and hardness-causing substances must be largely removed.

Pure Water For industrial processes with increased requirements regarding conductivity, hardness, and reproducible quality.

Ultrapure Water For sensitive applications requiring very low conductivity, low TOC, low gas content, and additional hygiene requirements.

1–500 m³/h Specified hydraulic performance range

Rack or modular container Pre-assembled integration in the equipment room or as a turnkey container system

Cross-Flow or CCRO Project-specific operating mode depending on raw water, yield, and plant design

FAQ - Ultrapure water and deionized water ALMA OSMO VE

What is the ALMA OSMO VE reverse osmosis system and what is it used for?

The ALMA OSMO VE is an industrial reverse osmosis system for producing fully desalinated water (deionized water) and ultrapure water from municipal water or well water. It is specially designed for applications that require defined water qualities —not for wastewater treatment or water reuse.

The focus is on the safe, reproducible production of deionized water or ultrapure water, adapted to the respective application and the required conductivity, TOC limit, or gas-free properties.

Typical areas of application for the ALMA OSMO VE

Deionized water for industrial processes
Ultrapure water for sensitive applications
boiler feed water
district heating networks
cooling towers
Electronics and wafer production
Process water with high quality requirements

The plant is always designed specifically for each project, depending on the raw water quality and target water requirements.

summary The ALMA OSMO VE is a reverse osmosis system for producing deionized water and ultrapure water from municipal or well water for industrial applications such as boilers, cooling, or electronics production.

What water qualities can be achieved with the ALMA OSMO VE?

The ALMA OSMO VE has a modular design and can be configured for a wide range of target water qualities, from classic deionized water to high-purity ultrapure water.

Typical target water qualities

Depending on the system design, the following can be achieved:

Deionized water with very low conductivity
Ultrapure water for sensitive production processes
Water with extremely low TOC values
low-gas water (e.g., CO₂-free)
Water with defined residual hardness or completely softened

The achievable quality depends on:

Raw water (city or well water)
Pre-treatment
repolishing
Combination of the technologies used

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Applications with different quality requirements

Wafer and electronics production: highest purity requirements
Boiler feed water: low conductivity, low gas content
District heating networks: low-corrosion deionized water
Cooling towers: reduced salt and hardness load

summary Depending on the design, the ALMA OSMO VE can be used to produce VE water and ultrapure water for applications ranging from boiler feed water to wafer production.

Which treatment stages can be combined in the ALMA OSMO VE?

The ALMA OSMO VE is not a rigid system, but rather a modular ultrapure water system in which the individual treatment stages are precisely tailored to the desired water quality.

Typical pre- and post-treatment stages

Depending on the application, the following can be integrated:

Activated carbon filtration (e.g., for chlorine and TOC reduction)
Softening to reduce hardness-forming substances
Reverse osmosis (RO) as the central desalination stage
Membrane degassing (e.g., CO₂ and O₂ reduction)
EDI (electrodeionization) for continuous deionized water production
Mixed-bed filters for the highest conductivity requirements
Polishing stages for fine cleaning
UV-TOC reduction for ultrapure water applications

The combination depends on:

required conductivity
TOC limits
gas-free
process requirements

summary The ALMA OSMO VE can be combined with activated carbon, softening, RO, membrane degassing, EDI, mixed bed filters, polishing, and UV-TOC reduction.

How is the ALMA OSMO VE adapted to raw water and the target application?

Each ALMA OSMO VE is custom-designed, as municipal and well water can vary greatly (hardness, CO₂, iron, TOC, conductivity).

Design criteria

Raw water analysis (chemical and physical)
desired target water quality
Operating mode (continuous/discontinuous)
Redundancy and security requirements
Space constraints and integration

On this basis:

the RO design determines
the necessary pre- and post-treatment is specified
Defines measurement and control technology

summary The ALMA OSMO VE is individually adapted to the raw water quality and target application to ensure stable deionized or ultrapure water quality.

What designs and performance ranges are possible with the ALMA OSMO VE?

The ALMA OSMO VE can be supplied in different designs depending on project requirements:

designs

Container facility (turnkey, air-conditioned)
Rack system for installation in technical rooms

service areas

small systems for partial currents
medium-sized plants for production processes
Large systems for centralized deionized water supply

The modular design allows for future expansion.

Summary
The ALMA OSMO VE is supplied as a container unit or rack system and can be designed for small partial flows up to large central deionized water systems.

What advantages does the ALMA OSMO VE offer industrial operators?

The ALMA OSMO VE stands for operational reliability, flexibility, and long-lasting industrial quality.

Key benefits

Customized design instead of standard system
High-quality components from renowned manufacturers
Fully automatic operation
Comprehensive measurement of pressures, conductivities, pH values, flow rates
Stable water quality even with fluctuating raw water
Suitable for deionized water and ultrapure water

summary The ALMA OSMO VE offers a reliable, fully automatic, and individually designed solution for deionized water and ultrapure water production from municipal or well water.