Systems that can be heat sanitised are increasingly required to meet ever more stringent guidelines for water quality in healthcare facilities. Until recently, however, heat sanitisable reverse osmosis systems have generally needed external heat generation and exchange mechanisms, constructed from separate units from different suppliers, making each system potentially more complex and space consuming.
By comparison, the new Integra E+ is a fully integrated system, with functions being contained in a single unit that is easy to install and operate. All that is required is connection to a softened potable water supply, a single three phase electrical outlet, distribution ringmain and waste water drain.
Water purification is achieved using spirally wound reverse osmosis membranes, fed via an internal raw water break tank with type AB air gap to eliminate potential problems with backflow and comply with water byelaws. In addition, the Integra E+ features an internal 225 litre, fully drainable stainless steel pure water storage tank to ensure that purified water is available on demand.
Heat sanitisation is carried out using either automatic or manual programmes, which raise water temperatures to 85ºC within both the purified water storage tank and all distribution pipework connected directly to the Integra E+. This is sufficient to kill most water-borne bacteria and has the added advantage of reducing the need to add potentially hazardous and expensive cleaning chemicals.
The Integra E+ also features an integrated data logging system, enabling users to capture and store up to 12 month’s of operating parameters, including flow, pressure, temperature and alarm conditions. The stored database can be downloaded to a laptop or PC workstation using a conventional data link and viewed Purite’s PureView Windows™ compatible software. The software allows data to be manipulated and exported using standard file formats. It also makes it possible to identify performance trends quickly, which can be used to monitor the system and develop preventative maintenance and validation schedules, reducing operating costs and minimising downtime.
The Integra E+ has a small footprint of just 1.0m x 0.75m and is capable of running at flow rates of up to 3,000l/hour. As an option, the system can be fitted with an external chiller package to maintain recirculated water temperatures below 20ºC in line with current guidelines.
Further information is available from Purite Ltd, Bandet Way, Thame, Oxon. OX9 3SJ. Tel: 01844 217141. Fax: 01844 218098.
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About Purite
Purite designs, develops and manufactures water purification systems for use in applications in both the healthcare and research sectors and throughout industry. The company specialises in a wide range of technologies, including ion exchange, carbon filtration, reverse osmosis, electro-deionisation and ultrafiltration.
Purite solutions can be supplied as stand-alone units or as fully integrated systems with production capacities up to many thousands of litres per hour. In every case, the company provides full installation, technical and service support.
Purite has been established for over 25 years and is accredited to ISO 9001:2000. The company is part of Ondeo Industrial Solutions (SUEZ), a major water solutions provider, that in turn is backed by the resources of the multinational SUEZ group.
Ondeo Industrial Solutions (SUEZ)
SUEZ, an international industrial and services Group, designs sustainable and innovative solutions in the management of public utilities as a partner of public authorities, businesses and individuals. The Group aims to answer essential needs in electricity, natural gas, energy services, water and waste management. SUEZ is listed on the Brussels, Luxembourg, Paris, New York and Zurich stock exchanges and is represented in the major international indices: CAC 40, DJ STOXX 50, DJ EURO STOXX 50, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe and ASPI Eurozone. The Group employs 160,700 people worldwide and achieved revenues of Euro40.7 billion in 2004, 89% of which were generated in Europe and in North America.
