Water Treatment Parts and Consumables

Water Treatment Parts and Consumables is a term that refers to the components, equipment, and consumables used in the water treatment process - whether for clean water, drinking water, or industrial wastewater.

Here's a detailed explanation:

1. General Definition

In a water treatment system, there are various stages such as filtration, ion exchange, disinfection, and reverse osmosis (RO). Each stage requires certain parts to operate and consumables that need to be replaced periodically to keep the system efficient.

2. Example of Water Treatment Parts

These parts are usually mechanical or functional and become a permanent part of the system:

• Water pump - pumps water through the system.

• Filter housing - holds the filter cartridge or media.

• Pipes, valves, and fittings - regulate water flow.

• Pressure gauge & flow meter - measure pressure and flow rate.

• RO/UF/NF membrane - for separation of micro particles or ions.

• Control panel / TDS, pH, and conductivity sensors - for monitoring water quality.

3. Example of Consumables

Consumables are components that need to be replaced periodically due to wear or saturation:

• Filter cartridge (PP, activated carbon, resin, etc.)

• Filter media (silica sand, zeolite, activated carbon, manganese green sand)

• Treatment chemicals:

  • Antiscalant (scale preventer)

  • Coagulant & flocculant

  • Chlorine, sodium bisulfite, citric acid

• Ion exchange resin (cation/anion)

• RO (Reverse Osmosis) membrane after end of life.

4. Function and Purpose

• Maintain output water quality according to standards (e.g. drinking water, industrial process water, or boiler water).

• Extend the life of the main equipment.

• Ensure energy efficiency and operating costs of the water treatment system.

5. Commonly Used Industries

• Food & beverage (F&B) industry

• Power plants

• Hospitals and laboratories

• Chemical and pharmaceutical industries

• Hotels, apartments, and public facilities