MANUAL FOR SERVICING AND REPAIR

OF THE

Reverse Osmosis
PLATE TUBE MODULE
Module Type: PT 03102

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PT-Module Type 03102

ROCHEM-RO Wassetechnik has designed this PT Reverse Osmosis module to
overcome all the failings found in the other types and makes of Reverse Osmosis
modules. The PT module superior fluid dynamics drastically reduces the fouling and
scaling that are common in other reverse osmosis modules. Unlike the others it can be
easily repaired on site.
The PT modules must be cleaned as per the instructions given in the cleaning section. If
the modules are not cleaned as instructed then performance will suffer and the
membrane life will be reduced.
The torque loading on the modules must be maintained otherwise damage to the
membrane cushions and hydraulic discs will occur.
Cleaning and checking the torque loading are the two main maintenance items

PT Module Type 03102

Module Dimensions
1200 mm
1000 mm

225mm

OUT

IN

Working Pressure:

60 bar

High Pressure Feed Inlet:

12 mm Swagelock

High Pressure Outlet:

12 mm Swagelock

Permeate Outlet:

9 mm hose

Operating Temperature:

5 - 40C

Ideal Operating Temperature:

25C

Operation Weight:

55 kilo

Feed Flow:
Recovery:

Ltr/hr
30% @ 25C

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PT
Module
The PT Module is comprised of a number of round moulded plates with a Reverse Osmosis
Membrane Cushion fitted between each plate.
All
the water connections are on one end.

Feed Inlet

Concentrate Outlet

Permeate Outlet

View of Module Connection end with water connections.

Feed Inlet: High pressure 12 mm Swagelock connection
Concentrate Outlet: 9 mm hose
Permeate Outlet: High pressure 12 mm Swagelock connection

The PT Module can be mounted :

Vertical with the Connection Flange either at the top or
bottom.
Horizontal with the Connection Flange at either end.
Open space clearance at the End Flange should be a
minimum of 30cm to allow for checking the Torque on the
module Tie Rod Nut.

PT Module How It Works

The PT Module is comprised of a number of round moulded plates with a Reverse Osmosis
Membrane Cushion fitted between each plate.
All
the water connections are on one end.
Flow Through the PT Module

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PT Module Plate
Top Face of Plate with Pins

The two drawings shown

here are the top face of the
plate with a mirror image of
the underside of the plate.
Important Note:
The Top Face shown here is
the Face that goes towards the
connection flange
The top face has 5 pins that
interlock with the underside of
the next plate to be fitted.

Underside Face of Plate with Holes to Receive Pins

The PT Module Plate has

alignment nodules on opposite
sides. Three on one side and
one on the opposite side.
These are to assist in easier
alignment of the pins and
assembly of the module.
The side of the module stack
should look like sketch below
front

back

The alignment nodules should

be in a straight line from top to
bottom.

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PT Module Plate
Top Face

Plate Details

Underside Face

Flat topped nodules to

support Membrane Cushion
Feed water flow Slots
O-ring sealing area

Permeate flow channels

Alignment pins
Holes to receive pins

Plate O-Ring Positioning

O-rings fitted to top and

underside of Plate

Feed Flow Across and Through the Plate

The O-rings stop the Feed
Water from entering the
Permeate Channels
ON the Right:
Feed Flow along the
underside of the plate and
through the feed flow slots.
ON the LEFT:
Feed Flow through the feed
flow slots and over the top
of the plate.

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PT Module Membrane Cushion

Sectioned Membrane Cushion

Membrane
Fleece Sheet
Welded Edge

The Membrane Cushion is made up

with a porous sheet known as the
carrier sheet.
This carrier sheet is sandwiched
between 2 membrane sheets. The
outer diameter is sealed by ultrasonic
welding the 3 sheets together.
The centre hole allows the Permeate to
flow into the Permeate Flow Channels.

Flows Over, Under and Through the Membrane Cushion

Feed Water from the Plate Feed Slots
flows all over the underside of the Membrane Cushion
it is then diverted by the inside of the Plate to pass over the top of
the Membrane Cushion and into the next Plate. Pure Water Permeates
through the Membrane Surface into the carrier sheet. This Pure Water is then
carried out of the Membrane Cushion into the Permeate Flow Channels.
The O-ring Seals prevent the feed water from entering the Permeate Flow Channels

Feed Flow

Permeate Flow

PT Module Plate with Membrane Cushion Fitted

O-rings must be fitted to each side of the PT

Plate before the Membrane Cushion is fitted.
The O-rings must be seated fully.
If any of the PT Plate O-rings are missing
then the PT module will not work correctly.
The missing O-ring will allow Feed Water to
pass into the Permeate Channels giving the
Permeate a very high Salinity
(Conductivity) / (ppm).

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PT Module Exploded View and Parts List

Parts List = Item No. Part No. Description Qty./ module

Item-1 Part No.0365
Lock Half Nut - 1
Item-6 Part No.0361
O-ring - 1
Item-11 Part No.0350
Permeate Collector - 1
Item-16 Part No.0352
O-ring
Item-21 Part No.0357
Membrane Cushion - 209

Item-2 Part No.0364

Tie Rod Nut - 2
Item-7 Part No.0360
Seal Bush - 1
Item-12 Part No. 0305
Permeate Elbow -1
Item-17 Part No.0353
O-ring
Item-22 Part No.0320
Pressure Vessel - 1

Item-3 Part No.0363

Tie Rod Spacer -1
Item-8 Part No.0359
O-ring - 1
Item-13 Part No.0368
Front Ferrule - 2
Item-18 Part No.0354
Connection Flange - 1

Item-4 Part No.0362

End Flange - 1
Item-9 Part No.0358
Tie Rod - 1
Item-14 Part No.0367
Union Nut - 2
Item-19 Part No.0355
Disc O-ring - 420

Item-5 Part No.0312

Lip Seal - 2
Item-10 Part No.0366
O-ring 1
Item-15 Part No.0351
HP Connection
Item-20 Part No.0356
Disc - 210

Module complete: Part No. 03102

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PT Module Maintenance
Torque loading
The torque loading on the tie rod of the DT modules should be checked to:
100
Nm = 10 Kpm = 72 Lb.Ft and corrected as follows:
Before commissioning
After the first week of operation
1 month after commissioning
6 months after commissioning
Every 6 months thereafter.
Note: Unit must be stopped and modules must be pressure free when checking
torque. Modules do not require to be removed from their mounting for this
procedure.
If the torque loading is not checked and corrected then the permeate quality may
change and damage will be caused by one of the hydraulic disk O rings being
displaced.
Tools Required: 50 mm Long socket (to fit square on torque wrench).
10-100 Nm torque wrench.50 mm Open ended spanner.
Checking the Torque Loading
1- Fit 50mm spanner to distance fitting and hold in this position.
2- Loosen nut by half a turn to ensure that nut is not seized.
3- Torque nut to 100Nm whilst not allowing the distance fitting to turn.
4- Check torque loading 3 times to ensure correct loading.
5- Grease tie rod thread and nut and replace protective cap (if fitted).
6- Check that securing nut is tight.

Loosen Nut Half to 1 Turn

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Direction To
Torque

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Torque Loading: 100 Nm = 10 Kpm = 72 Lb.Ft

PT Module Chemical Cleanin

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