TAPPI TIP 0416-07 2006 provides a practical framework for evaluating reverse osmosis treatment of boiler feedwater makeup in pulp and paper mill applications. The six-page technical information paper explains reverse osmosis system configurations, membrane operation, and the technical and economic factors that influence system selection.
Topics include capital costs for RO equipment, pretreatment and post-treatment requirements, membrane cleaning and maintenance, instrumentation and controls, waste handling, shelter, power, chemical use, membrane replacement, and disposal costs. Capital and operating cost checklists help engineers and plant decision-makers assess the potential benefits of RO compared with conventional ion exchange treatment.
The document also defines key water-treatment terms and highlights safety considerations for handling chlorine, acidic solutions, and caustic chemicals. It is delivered as a PDF and is intended for professionals involved in pulp and paper mill water treatment, boiler operations, process engineering, and utility-system planning.
Application Scope: Suitable for preliminary technical and economic assessments of reverse osmosis systems used to produce boiler feedwater makeup in pulp and paper mills.
