Desalination and Reverse Osmosis
Desalination and Reverse Osmosis (RO) Treatment
Reverse Osmosis (RO) has become a cornerstone technology for producing high-quality water across industrial and commercial applications. However, RO membranes are highly sensitive to operational challenges. Over time, suspended solids, microorganisms, organic matter, and mineral scale can build up on the membrane surface. This fouling leads to loss in output and/or rejection levels, Pressure drop and eventually diminished system performance.
To combat these issues, advanced chemical treatment programs have been developed. Antiscalants, antifoulants, and RO membrane cleaners are formulated to prevent deposits from forming, minimize fouling, and optimize the performance of the RO system membranes. By keeping membranes clean and protected, RO systems can operate efficiently with lower energy consumption and extended membrane service life.
HydroGuard provides a complete RO treatment program that combines preventive and corrective solutions, ensuring system reliability and cost-effectiveness. Our offering includes.
Product Details
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Product Name
Composition
Comments
RO Guard 710
Phosphonate based antiscalant
Brackish water antiscalant
RO Guard 550
Food grade neutralized phosphonates
Food grade antiscalant for drinking water application
RO Guard 900
Neutralized phosphonate based antiscalant
BWRO high calcium carbonate
Membra Guard 02
Highly active acidic detergent product
Acidic membrane cleaner
Membra Guard 12
Highly active alkaline detergent product
Alkaline membrane cleaner
Sea Water
RO Guard 200
Phosphonate based antiscalant
SWRO water antiscalant for low metal contamination
RO Guard 200 C
Phosphonate based antiscalant
SWRO water antiscalant for high flux operation
RO Guard 16 Plus
Acrylic based antiscalant
SWRO water antiscalant for Si, CaSO4, CaCO3
RO Guard 16
Acrylic based antiscalant
SWRO water antiscalant for Si, CaSO4, CaCO3
Scale Guard 81H01
Sodium metabisulphite base inhibitor
Dechlorination chemicals for RO plant
Bio Guard 19
DBNPA based antifoulants/biocides
Antifoulants/biocides
Bio Guard 11
Chlorine based biocide
Powerful chlorine based biocide
CO-GUARD 14
Coagulant for wastewater application
Liquid ferric chloride for pre-treatment
Corro Guard 480R
Polymer based silica inhibitor for RO system
Silica inhibitor
Product Details
Brackish
Product Name
Composition
Comments
RO Guard 710
Phosphonate based antiscalant
Brackish water antiscalant
RO Guard 550
Food grade neutralized phosphonates
Food grade antiscalant for drinking water application
RO Guard 900
Neutralized phosphonate based antiscalant
BWRO high calcium carbonate
Membra Guard 02
Highly active acidic detergent product
Acidic membrane cleaner
Membra Guard 12
Highly active alkaline detergent product
Alkaline membrane cleaner
Sea Water
RO Guard 200
Phosphonate based antiscalant
SWRO water antiscalant for low metal contamination
RO Guard 200 C
Phosphonate based antiscalant
SWRO water antiscalant for high flux operation
RO Guard 16 Plus
Acrylic based antiscalant
SWRO water antiscalant for Si, CaSO4, CaCO3
RO Guard 16
Acrylic based antiscalant
SWRO water antiscalant for Si, CaSO4, CaCO3
Scale Guard 81H01
Sodium metabisulphite base inhibitor
Dechlorination chemicals for RO plant
Bio Guard 19
DBNPA based antifoulants/biocides
Antifoulants/biocides
Bio Guard 11
Chlorine based biocide
Powerful chlorine based biocide
CO-GUARD 14
Coagulant for wastewater application
Liquid ferric chloride for pre-treatment
Corro Guard 480R
Polymer based silica inhibitor for RO system
Silica inhibitor
FAQs
RO is a process that forces water through a semipermeable membrane to remove dissolved salts, organics, and pathogens. HydroGuard emphasizes pre-treatment, including softening, sediment filtration, and chlorine removal, to protect membranes and ensure long-term performance.
Indicators include pressure drop increase, reduced permeate flow, and elevated permeate conductivity. HydroGuard provides scheduled maintenance programs and chemical cleaning protocols to restore membrane performance without downtime.
Through comprehensive monitoring, pre-treatment, antiscalant application, and targeted cleaning, HydroGuard ensures RO systems achieve high recovery rates, minimal downtime, and consistent water quality.
Fouling results from particulates, biofilms, and organic matter building on membranes. HydroGuard implements antiscalants, periodic cleaning, and biocide dosing to prevent fouling, maintaining consistent water flow and salt rejection.
HydroGuard designs CIP programs based on membrane analysis and foulant type. Alkaline cleaners remove organic and biological deposits, while acidic cleaners dissolve mineral scales. Our formulations include surfactants, chelants, and dispersants, and are applied through a controlled recirculation process with temperature and flow optimization, restoring >95% of original membrane performance.
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