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Title: Reverse osmosis separation cuts energy use 90%

Journal Article · · Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States)
OSTI ID:5722044

A producer of agricultural products sought a more economical system to replace the conventional evaporation. Approximately 4500 gal. of water had to be removed from an original 5000 gal. batch. A reverse osmosis system was selected that could handle the highly viscous product efficiently. The system is powered by a 40 hp electric motor and uses approximately one tenth of the power of the evaporator.

OSTI ID:
5722044
Journal Information:
Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States), Vol. 46:6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English