Concentration Ratio Calculation in RO Systems
Calculation of concentration ratio and flow rates for RO systems to verify design limits and scaling potential.
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1. Define Input Parameters
2. Engineering Output
Permeate Flow Rate (Q_w)
- m3/h
- m3/h
Concentrate Flow Rate (Q_ret)
- m3/h
- m3/h
Concentration Ratio (CR)
- dimensionless
- dimensionless
Concentration Factor (CF)
- dimensionless
- dimensionless
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The concentration ratio (CR) quantifies the enrichment of solutes in the concentrate stream of a reverse-osmosis stage. This calculation is essential for estimating osmotic pressure rise and setting recovery limits to prevent mineral precipitation.
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