Your PWS
™
BEV-300 Series system combines the three most effective water purification technologies
available. Alone, each of these methods is highly effective at a particular group of pollutants—but only
when combined can you be assured of complete removal of
all
contaminants. Every system combines
carbon adsorption, reverse osmosis, and deionization. By carefully matching the components utilizing
these methods, Pure Water Systems is able to assure your system produces water which meets or
exceeds the rigorous Vincent standards for bio-compatibility.
A LOOK At thE KEY COMpONENtS
Sediment Filter
Water entering the system is first passes through our spun-polyester dual gradient sediment pre-filter.
Any suspended particles such as sand, rust, or other deposits commonly found in tap water supply are
removed. This protects the RO membrane from particles which might clog the pores. This pre-filter has
been carefully manufactured for extremely high dirt holding capacity and removal of oil emulsions.
Granular Activated Carbon
Before water reaches the reverse osmosis membrane, it is subjected to twin, unidirectional granular
activated carbon pre-filters. Flow is lengthwise, not radial, for maximum contact time and organic
adsorption. Pure Water Systems has chosen to use twin carbon filters in this stage where every other
manufacturer uses only a single cartridge. By using twin cartridges we insure complete removal of
organic contaminates including pesticides, herbicides, and other hydrocarbon based compounds.
A single gram of steam washed, bituminous grade, granular activated carbon typically has ~1500
square meters of surface area—meaning our twin GAC pre-filters provide over 400 acres (1.62
square kilometers) of surface area where organic contaminants dissolved in the water have an op-
portunity to be adsorbed and eliminated. This immense GAC surface area also insures complete and
total conversion of chlorine—protecting the polyamide thin-film-composite (TFC) reverse osmosis
membrane downstream.
Reverse Osmosis Membrane
A custom designed and extremely efficient spiral wound reverse osmosis membrane produces up
to 40 gallons (~150 liters) of purified water per day. This membrane utilizes the unique properties
of a semi-permeable material which allows passage of pure water molecules while not allowing dis-
solved salts, heavy metals, and organics to pass through. Our extraordinary membrane is designed
to consistently and significantly reduce the total dissolved solids in the source water supply by greater
than 97%. It also has a tremendous capacity to completely reject organic and biological contaminates,
including water-borne microorganisms.
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Getting to Know Your BEV
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