Sterlitech Corporation | CF016P-FO Cell Manual
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Figure 2
shows typical plumbing connections that need to be made for the operation of
the CF016P-FO Cell; the configuration can change slightly depending on the objectives of
the user. In general, the connections to be made are:
1. Feed tank to the feed pump
2. Pump outlet to the feed inlet of the cell body
3. Feed outlet of the cell body to the concentrate collection tank/feed tank
4. Draw solution tank to the draw solution pump
5. Draw solution pump outlet to the draw solution inlet of the cell body
6. Draw solution outlet of the cell body to the draw solution collection/draw tank
Figure 2
also lists the additional components that are necessary to operate the CF016P-
FO cell. These components are sold separately and can be found in the Membrane/
Process Development section of the Sterlitech website (http://www.sterlitech.com/
membrane-processdevelopment.html). The final assembly of the forward osmosis system
will vary with the feed vessels, pumps, and tubing used.
5. OPERATION OF THE CF016P-FO CELL
Once the CF016P-FO Cell has been assembled and connected to a feed system, it can
be used in variety of applications that includes forward osmosis and pressure retarded
osmosis.
To operate the CF016P-FO Cell:
1.
Open all of the valves in the system to relieve any pressure build-up before turning on
the feed pump.
2.
Turn the feed and draw solution pump on.
3.
Adjust the control valves (sold separately) to obtain the desired pressure and flow for
feed and draw solution.
Note:
Experimentation enables you to determine the optimum settings for pressure, flow
rate, and shim/spacer combination to use on the chosen membrane and the fluid being
processed.
4.
Once the experiment is complete, shut down the system by turning the feed and draw
solution pumps off and opening all of the valves to relieve any pressure build up.
