Water Softener RO Combo System | Scale Prevention Technology

Intro: Combating hard water scaling? Our softened water RO systems integrate ion exchange softening with reverse osmosis to prevent membrane scaling, reduce maintenance, and extend system lifespan. Ideal for high-hardness water areas.

Why Combine Softening with RO Technology?

Water softening pretreatment is critical for RO systems in hard water regions, preventing calcium and magnesium scale formation that can damage expensive RO membranes.

The Scale Prevention Advantage:

• Eliminates Hardness: Removes scale-forming calcium and magnesium ions
• Protects RO Membranes: Prevents irreversible scaling damage
• Reduces Chemical Usage: Less antiscalant required
• Lowers Operating Costs: Extended membrane life and reduced cleaning frequency

Complete Softened Water RO Process Flow

Dual-Stage Treatment Process:

Stage 1: Water Softening Pretreatment

• Raw Water Intake: High-hardness source water
• Softening Process: Ion exchange resin removes Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions
• Regeneration System: Automatic salt brine regeneration cycle
• Hardness Monitoring: Ensures <1 ppm hardness to RO system

Stage 2: Reverse Osmosis Purification

• Pre-Filtration: Multi-media and activated carbon filtration
• Scale Prevention: Secondary antiscalant protection (optional)
• RO Membrane Separation: 99%+ dissolved solids removal
• Final Disinfection: UV or ozone treatment for microbial safety

Technical Specifications

5 Key System Benefits

✔ Maximum Scale Protection - Dual protection from softening + antiscalant

✔ Extended Membrane Life - 3-5 year typical membrane lifespan

✔ Reduced Operating Costs - Less cleaning chemicals and energy consumption

✔ Consistent Water Quality - Stable output despite feed water variations

✔ Lower Maintenance - Automated operation with minimal intervention

Maintenance & Preservation

Regular Operation:

• Automatic softener regeneration cycles
• RO membrane performance monitoring
• Periodic sanitization and cleaning

Long-Term Shutdown (15+ days):

• Formaldehyde Solution: 10% concentration for bacterial control
• Isothiazolinone Biocide: 20 mg/L for microbial prevention
• Sodium Bisulfite: 1% solution for oxygen scavenging
• System Preservation: Complete filling and sealing of membrane vessels

Applications & Industries

Food & Beverage Production:

• Bottled water manufacturing
• Brewery and beverage processing
• Dairy product operations

Healthcare Facilities:

• Hospital equipment water
• Laboratory water supply
• Pharmaceutical production

Industrial Manufacturing:

• Boiler feed water treatment
• Cooling tower makeup
• Process water preparation

Commercial Buildings:

• Hotel and resort water systems
• Restaurant and kitchen use
• Commercial laundry operations

System Configuration Options

Standard Package Includes:

• Automatic water softener with brine tank
• Multi-media depth filtration system
• Activated carbon adsorption unit
• High-rejection RO membrane array
• UV sterilization final barrier
• Integrated control panel

Optional Upgrades:

• Dual softener systems for continuous operation
• Advanced chemical dosing systems
• Remote monitoring and control
• Water quality analytics package