
Ultra-pure water is used as a rinsing agent and ingredient where contaminants can damage the health of users or machinery. It refers to water that’s been cleared of all contaminants, including dissolved solids, organic and inorganic matter, and gasses. It’s most commonly known for its use in the pharmaceutical and semi-conductor industries, but several other sectors rely on it just as much.
Water is an essential ingredient and, in some cases, the main element in many food and beverage products. High purity water is vital in producing consistent product quality, including flavor, smell and texture. As business needs change, such as production expansion or a new product mix, food and beverage plants depend on consistent, reliable water quality to ensure maximum production efficiency and uptime.
High Purity Ingredient WaterAs a partner to many leading food and beverage brands, Rose Water Filter plays a critical role in designing and delivering water filter systems to keep production flowing. We offer a complete range of solutions from filtration to pretreatment, demineralization, disinfection and polishing. With a robust service network, Rose Water can provide technical support and preventative maintenance including the industry's most comprehensive aftermarket parts and service program.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - The water purification requirements of the pharmaceutical industry vary according to the different ways manufacturers use water. When used for injections, water must be filtered in a way that keeps tight control over bacteria levels. Water must be completely sterile, so double pass reverse osmosis and distillation is often used. Osmotic pressure alone is able to provide the saline water required to clean machinery, while reverse osmosis is ideal for reducing bioburdens. By limiting the water-borne compounds microorganisms rely on to proliferate, high purity water can be produced less expensively. Particle removal supports bacteria control and reduces the risk of microbial contamination. Once it takes hold, contamination can be difficult to treat without chemicals that themselves affect the water quality. Water used in inhalants and dilutants must also be sterile, as must the steam used to sterilise products and machinery.
Food & Beverage Industries - The food and beverage industry is held to ever-increasing hygiene requirements, particularly in terms of water quality. Water used for producing intermediate and final products must be demineralised and filtered to pure levels. Some beverages require a specific mineral composition for their water – including many beers. To achieve this, brewers first remove all compounds from their water by deionisation or distillation, then re-add the desired minerals in the required quantities.
Agriculture - Water used for irrigation doesn’t normally need to be ultra-pure but must have the right pH level. Salinity and minerals are hazardous to sensitive crops, and residual nitrogen can expose them to algal growth, so it’s important that irrigation water be tested frequently. Where brackish water is required, reverse osmosis or fine filtration is a good way to maintain the right quality standards without removing essential salts.