FAQ
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Pharmaceutical Water System
Q1: What are the Various Applications of Pharmaceutical Water Machines?
- API production: Providing high-purity water for the dissolution, reaction, and purification of raw materials to avoid impurity interference.
- Preparation: Providing water of corresponding purity (e.g., purified water, water for injection) for different dosage forms, such as oral medications and injections.
- Cleaning and sterilizing: Cleaning production equipment and containers to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a sterile environment.
- Medical device manufacturing: Rinsing medical devices (e.g., syringes, catheters) to ensure biocompatibility.
- Laboratory testing: Providing high-purity water for sample dissolution and standard solution preparation to ensure accurate testing.
- Auxiliary processes: Providing water for cleanroom humidification, pure steam generation, etc., to support full-process production compliance.
Q2: What are the Advantages of Our Pharmaceutical Water Systems?
Our pharmaceutical purified water equipment ensures high-purity water exceeding pharmacopoeial standards via advanced RO and EDI, complies with GMP, FDA, USP, Ph Eur, etc., features full-process real-time monitoring and intelligent control, and guarantees safety through multiple protections like emergency shutdown and alarms.
Q3:Which Purification Processes are Used in Pharmaceutical Water Systems?
Key purification processes in pharmaceutical water systems include pre-filtration, reverse osmosis (RO), electro-deionization (EDI), distillation (e.g., multi-effect distillation), UV disinfection, and ultrafiltration (UF).
Q4: What is the Quality of Water Produced by Pharmaceutical Water Systems?
The water produced meets or exceeds pharmacopoeial standards (USP, Ph Eur, etc.), featuring ultra-high purity with minimal ions, microorganisms, endotoxins, and organics, ideal for pharmaceutical use.
Q5: What Factors Should I Consider Before Buying a Pharmaceutical Water System?
Key factors include regulatory compliance (GMP, USP, etc.), required water quality/purity, production capacity (flow rate), operational costs (energy, consumables), system reliability/safety features, supplier support (installation, maintenance), and facility space constraints.
Q6: Do You Deliver Pharmaceutical Water Systems Abroad?
Yes, we deliver pharmaceutical water systems worldwide, supported by international shipping, installation guidance, and after-sales service to meet global clients’ needs.
Q7: What is the Capacity of a Pharmaceutical Water System?
The capacity of a pharmaceutical water system is not fixed; it is tailored entirely to the customer’s specific needs.
Key factors influencing capacity include production scale (e.g., small labs vs. large manufacturing plants), intended use (such as purified water (PW) for general purposes or water for injection (WFI) for critical applications), and the number of usage points within the facility. Suppliers typically offer customizable capacities ranging from hundreds of liters per hour for small-scale operations to several thousand liters per hour for large-scale pharmaceutical production, ensuring the system aligns precisely with the customer’s workflow and output requirements.
Q8: Are These Systems Certified?
Yes, our pharmaceutical water systems are fully certified to meet global regulatory standards, including GMP, USP, Ph Eur, CE, and FDA compliance. Certifications ensure adherence to strict quality, safety, and performance requirements for pharmaceutical applications.
Q9: Are These Systems Warranty Protected?
Yes, we have 1-year system warranty, excluding the consumables.
Q10: Do You Help Install Pharmaceutical Water Machines?
Yes, we provide installation services for pharmaceutical water machines, typically carried out by professional teams with expertise in GMP standards, including system setup, connection, and initial commissioning to ensure compliance and proper operation.
Reverse Osmosis System
Q1: What is reverse osmosis (RO)?
Reverse osmosis is a water purification process that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove dissolved solids, contaminants, and impurities from water by applying pressure to overcome osmotic pressure.
Q2: What Are The Basic Features Of Reverse Osmosis Systems?
Reverse osmosis systems feature semipermeable membranes for contaminant separation under pressure, effective removal of ions, organics, and microbes, pretreatment for membrane protection, high-pressure pumps, real-time monitoring, and modular designs for easy installation/maintenance.
Q3: How Effective Are Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems?
Industrial reverse osmosis systems are highly effective, typically removing 95%-99% of dissolved salts, heavy metals, organics, and microbes, with performance tailored to specific industrial needs (e.g., high-purity water for electronics or pharmaceuticals) when paired with proper pretreatment and maintenance.
- Broad Contaminant Removal: Efficiently eliminates TDS, bacteria, viruses, pesticides, and colloids, meeting strict purity standards (e.g., <10 ppm TDS for industrial use).
- Scalability: Adapts to high flow rates (from 100 L/h to thousands of m³/h) for large-scale operations.
- Cost-Efficiency: Balances high purification performance with long-term operational savings compared to alternatives like distillation.
Q4: What Is The Industrial Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Process?
The industrial reverse osmosis water treatment process involves pretreatment to remove impurities and protect membranes, followed by high-pressure-driven separation where water molecules pass through RO membranes, and post-treatment to meet industrial standards.
Q5: What Should I Consider Before Buying a Reverse Osmosis System?
Before buying a reverse osmosis system, consider:
- Feed water quality: Test for contaminants (e.g., hardness, TDS) to determine needed pretreatment.
- Water demand: Calculate daily/peak flow rate and required purity (e.g., TDS levels).
- System size: Ensure it fits installation space and scales with future needs.
- Pretreatment needs: Check if filters/softeners are required to protect membranes.
- Operating costs: Factor in energy use, replacement parts (membranes, filters), and maintenance.
- Certifications: Verify compliance with local standards (e.g., FDA, NSF) for your application.
- After-sales support: Ensure access to maintenance, spare parts, and technical assistance.
Q6: Can Reverse Osmosis Systems Be Used For Commercial Purposes?
Sure. Reverse osmosis systems are widely used for commercial purposes across industries like food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing, due to their high purification efficiency and scalability.
Q7: What Is the Lifespan Of Reverse Osmosis System Membranes?
Reverse osmosis system membranes typically last 1-3 years, depending on factors like feed water quality, pretreatment efficiency, maintenance frequency, and operating pressure. Regular cleaning and proper system upkeep extend their lifespan.
Q8: Is RO water safe to drink?
Yes. RO-treated water meets or exceeds most international drinking water standards (e.g., WHO, EPA). However, some minerals are removed, so manufacturers may recommend remineralization for long-term consumption.
Q9: Are RO systems energy-efficient?
Yes. Molewater RO systems use energy-efficient pumps and membranes, reducing electricity consumption. For industrial-scale systems, energy recovery devices can further minimize costs.
Q10: Can RO systems be used for well water or seawater?
Well water: Yes, with proper pretreatment (e.g., sediment filtration, iron removal).
Seawater: Specialized seawater RO membrane are required, as it need highly boron removal to desalinate high-salinity water.
Ultrapure Water System
Q1: What is an ultrapure water system?
An ultrapure water system produces water with resistivity≥18.2 MΩ·cm and TOC (Total Organic Carbon) <5 ppb by combining advanced technologies like reverse osmosis (RO), electrodeionization (EDI), UV oxidation, and ultrafiltration.
Q2: What is the difference between Ultra-Pure Water and Deionized Water?
Deionized water primarily removes ions (via ion exchange) but may retain organics, microbes, or particles, suited for general lab/industrial use.
Ultra-pure water undergoes advanced processes (RO, EDI, UF) to eliminate nearly all contaminants (ions, organics, microbes, particles) with resistivity up to 18.2 MΩ·cm, ideal for high-purity needs like electronics or pharmaceuticals.
Q3: What are The Main Application Fields of Ultrapure Water Systems?
The main application fields of ultrapure water systems include electronics (semiconductor and chip manufacturing), pharmaceuticals (drug production and medical device cleaning), power generation (boiler feed water), laboratories (analytical testing), photovoltaics (solar cell production), and biotechnology (cell culture and research).
Q4: Do You Provide Laboratory Ultra-Pure Water Systems?
Yes, we provide laboratory ultra-pure water systems designed to meet strict purity standards for HPLC, DNA testing, reagent preparation, and various lab applications.
Q5: How Do You Properly Maintain Ultrapure Water Systems?
Proper maintenance of ultrapure water systems involves a combination of regular checks, component upkeep, and purity monitoring to ensure consistent performance.
- Replace Consumables Timely: Regularly replace pre-filters (sediment, carbon) to prevent debris and organics from damaging RO membranes; swap out RO membranes, DI resin cartridges, and UV lamps according to manufacturer guidelines (typically every 6–12 months, depending on usage) to avoid ion leakage or reduced disinfection efficiency.
- Monitor and Test Water Quality: Daily check key parameters like resistivity (aiming for ≥18.2 MΩ·cm), TOC levels, and flow rates using built-in meters or external analyzers. Address deviations promptly-sudden drops in resistivity may indicate exhausted resin or membrane fouling.
- Clean and Sanitize Components: Periodically clean RO membranes with mild detergents to remove scaling or biofilm; sanitize storage tanks, pipes, and distribution loops (using hot water or approved chemicals like hydrogen peroxide) to prevent microbial growth, especially in systems with intermittent use.
- Inspect System Parts: Check pumps, valves, and fittings for leaks or wear; ensure pressure gauges and sensors are calibrated annually for accurate readings. Lubricate moving parts as recommended to avoid mechanical failure.
- Document and Schedule Maintenance: Keep detailed records of filter replacements, cleaning dates, and quality test results. Follow a predefined maintenance schedule (weekly checks, monthly deep cleans) tailored to your system’s usage intensity and application demands.
Q6: Are These Systems Warranty Protected?
Our products come with a one-year warranty period (excluding the consumables).
This warranty covers any manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship, including free parts replacement and repair services for issues arising under normal use and proper maintenance. Please note that the warranty does not apply to damages caused by improper installation, unauthorized modifications, misuse, neglect, or external factors such as natural disasters. For warranty claims, kindly contact our customer service team with your purchase proof and product details, and we will assist in resolving the issue promptly.
Q7: How does electrodeionization (EDI) enhance water purity?
EDI combines ion-exchange resins with an electric current to continuously regenerate resins without chemicals, removing boron, silica, and trace ions with ≥99.8% efficiency. Unlike traditional mixed-bed deionization (MBDI), EDI eliminates hazardous chemical handling and reduces waste by 90%.
Q8: What happens if water quality drops below standards?
Our systems include alarms for resistivity, TOC, or microbial spikes, triggering automatic shutdown or bypass to prevent contamination.
Q9: Can ultrapure water be stored long-term?
No. Ultrapure water rapidly absorbs CO₂ and contaminants from the environment, with resistivity dropping to 4 MΩ·cm within 1 hour. For critical applications, use recirculating systems with 0.2μm filters and UV to maintain purity.
Q10: How often do components need replacement?
RO membranes: 1–3 years (depends on feed water quality).
EDI modules: 5–10 years (minimal maintenance) .
UV lamps: Annually to maintain TOC reduction efficacy .
Pre-filters: 1–2 years (depends on feed water quality).
Ultrafiltration System
Q1: How Does an Ultrafiltration System Function?
Ultrafiltration systems are suitable for purifying surface water, underground water, and tap water, as well as pretreatment before RO, wastewater treatment, gray water recycling etc.
Q2: What Is the Difference Between Ultrafiltration Equipment and Nanofiltration?
Ultrafiltration equipment uses larger pores (0.01–0.1 μm) to separate macromolecules, colloids, and microbes via sieving at lower pressure.
Nanofiltration employs smaller pores (1–10 nm) to remove small organics and divalent ions through sieving and charge effects at moderate pressure.
Q3: Does Molewater offer a Customized Ultrafiltration System?
Yes, Molewater offers customized ultrafiltration systems tailored to specific needs, including flow rate, target contaminants, installation space, and industry-specific requirements.
Q4: What are the Components that Make an Ultrafiltration System?
An ultrafiltration system typically consists of a membrane module (hollow fiber, spiral wound, or tubular), a feed pump, pre-filters (e.g., multimedia or cartridge filters), a backwash system, chemical cleaning unit, pressure sensors, flow meters, and a control panel for automation.
Q5: Ultrafltration Equipment is Made of What Material?
Ultrafiltration equipment is made of materials including organic (PES, PVDF, PP) and inorganic (ceramic, metal) membrane materials, as well as structural materials like stainless steel, FRP, and UPVC for housings, piping, and fittings.
Q6: What are the Characteristics of the Ultrafltration System?
Ultrafiltration (UF) systems stand out for their membrane-based separation efficiency, mild operating conditions, and broad adaptability, making them a versatile choice for precise yet energy-efficient water and fluid purification.
- Filtration precision: Targeting macromolecules, sparing small ones
- Operating conditions: Low pressure, low energy consumption
- Separation principle: Physical “sieving” without chemical additives
- Membrane materials: Diverse and contamination-resistant
Q7: What are the Key Factors Affecting the Performance of an Ultrafiltration Equipment?
Key factors affecting ultrafiltration equipment performance include membrane characteristics (material, pore size, porosity), operating conditions (pressure, temperature, flow rate), feed water quality (contaminant type/concentration), membrane fouling, and maintenance practices.
Q8: What are the Delivery Options for Purchased Ultrafiltration System?
The delivery options for ultrafiltration systems typically depend on factors like system size, destination, customer needs, and project timelines. Here are the key options:
- Sea Freight: Ideal for large-scale systems or bulk orders, cost-effective for long-distance international deliveries. Suitable when time is not critical, as transit times are longer (weeks to months).
- Air Freight: Used for urgent orders or small/medium systems, offering faster delivery (days to a week) but at a higher cost.
- Land Transport: For domestic or regional deliveries (e.g., within a country or neighboring regions), via trucks or trains. Efficient for short to medium distances with quicker transit and easier handling.
Q9: How Long Does it Take for Ultrafiltration System to be Delivered?
The delivery timeline for an ultrafiltration (UF) system depends on product type, customization needs, manufacturer location, and shipping logistics.
- Domestic Shipping (e.g., within China): Road Freight: 1–3 days for regional deliveries (e.g., Guangzhou to Chongqing).Rail/Air: 1–2 days for urgent orders.
- International Shipping: Sea Freight: 2–4 weeks (e.g., China to Europe/U.S.). Air Freight: 3–7 days.
- Documentation: Customs clearance (1–3 days) and compliance checks (e.g., CE, FDA) may delay international shipments.
Q10: Can UF systems be integrated with existing water lines?
Yes. UF systems can be retrofitted into most water supply lines. However, compatibility assessment (e.g., pressure, flow) is recommended to ensure optimal performance.