Paving the Way for Innovative Water Treatment Solutions
Trust UCC for tailored industrial water systems, expert support, and lasting performance—all designed to keep your operations running smoothly. Serving multiple industries, UCC provides the best industrial water treatment solutions.
Reverse Osmosis (RO)
RO is a widely used membrane filtration technology that removes dissolved salts, organics, and other impurities from water by applying pressure to force them through a semi-permeable membrane. As water passes through, the membrane blocks contaminants and allows only clean water molecules to pass. The result is a stream of purified water (permeate) and a separate waste stream (concentrate).
Benefits:
• High removal efficiency for dissolved solids and contaminants
• Scalable from small to extensive systems
• Proven performance across many industries
• Can significantly reduce chemical usage and overall treatment footprint
Electrodialysis Reversal (EDR)
In water treatment, EDR is a membrane-based process that removes dissolved salts and ions from water using an electric current. EDR is particularly useful for treating brackish water or wastewater streams with moderate salinity levels. The system uses alternating stacks of cation and anion exchange membranes to separate ions from the water. By periodically reversing the polarity of the electric current, EDR prevents scaling and fouling on the membranes— allowing for longer system life and more stable operation.
Benefits:
• High water recovery (typically 85% or more)
• Lower energy consumption than RO for low-to-moderate salinity feedwater
• Reduced scaling and membrane fouling due to polarity reversal
• Fewer chemicals are required for cleaning and maintenance
Electrodeionization (EDI)
EDI is a high-efficiency process used to produce ultra-pure water, particularly in industries such as pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, and power generation. EDI combines ion exchange resins and electric current to remove dissolved ions (like salts and minerals) from water. It is often used after reverse osmosis (RO) as a final polishing step to achieve extremely low conductivity and high purity without the need for chemical regeneration.
Benefits:
• No chemical handling or hazardous waste
• Continuous operation (no regeneration downtime)
• Lower maintenance compared to traditional mixed-bed ion exchange
• Consistent, high-purity water
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