The core working principle of the deoxygenation membrane equipment is based on Henry's Law and the gas-liquid mass transfer process. Henry's Law states that at a constant temperature, the equilibrium concentration of a dissolved gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas in the gas phase.
The membrane material is selected from hydrophobic polymers such as polypropylene (PP) or polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). The pore size ranges from 0.01 to 0.1 micrometers, preventing water penetration while allowing gas molecules to pass freely.
A vacuum pump creates a negative pressure environment on the gas phase side, bringing oxygen partial pressure close to zero. Oxygen molecules are continuously discharged. Outlet dissolved oxygen can be reduced to below 1 μg/L.
High-purity nitrogen (≥ 99.999%) is introduced as a sweep gas. It maintains extremely low oxygen partial pressure. Outlet dissolved oxygen can be reduced to below 5 μg/L.
Connection: Series connection after RO or EDI modules. RO/EDI permeate is pressurized and sent to the shell side of the membrane.
Advanced Degassing: For requirements below 5 ppb, a two-stage process is used (Stage 1: Vacuum; Stage 2: Nitrogen Sweep + Vacuum).
Water Quality Requirements: Turbidity