摘要 |
An ultrapure water purification scheme that incorporates the use of certain RO filtration membranes that are especially susceptible to oxidative attack employs the combination reducing/metals scavenger/biocidal agent dithiocarbamate as a pretreatment additive to maintain a non-oxidizing environment, to bind contaminant metals to improve their removal from source water, and to reduce microbial content. In addition, the generation of oxidants by cavitation effects is avoided by a reduced pressure retentate recycle. Both measures prevent oxidative attack and fouling of the RO membranes. |