CDRO MEMBRANE SYSTEMS: Circular Disc Reverse Osmosis (CDRO)
RO TECHNOLOGY
Reverse Osmosis Technology with spiral wound
membrane is repeatedly unsuccessful in effluent and
wastewater treatment due to scaling and fouling of
membranes. Membranes need vast pre-treatment
solutions for the removal of suspended & biological
matter, COD, BOD and other colloidal particles. Often
spiral wound membranes performances are limited to
the removal of dissolved solids, and other
contaminants shall be removed in pre-treatment
before feeding into membranes.
Economically, spiral wound membranes are
affordable, but considering the complexity of effluent
/ waste water and cost of pre-treatment, foot print,
fouling tendency the treatment may not yield
satisfactory results. Furthermore, considering the
operation & maintenance cost, a proven and effective
alternative in RO Technology is the need of the hour.
The Circular Disc Reverse Osmosis (CDRO) is a
proven alternative for the treatment of effluent and
wastewater treatment applications. This technology
is based on the RO principle with plate and frame
design suitable for overcoming the problems faced in
spiral wound reverse osmosis process.
CDRO SYSTEMS
The Circular Disc Reverse Osmosis (CDRO)
membrane systems are part of a patented technology
in collaboration with ROTREAT abwasserreinigung
GMBH. ROTREAT was founded in 1993 and
concentrates on developing and producing patented
RCDT (Radial Channel Disc Tube) module systems.
The RCDT has been invented as an economic and
efficient reverse osmosis technology for the
treatment of effluent and wastewater.
This is one of the most advanced products in plate &
frame module technology and used in CDRO systems.
The CDRO is the most successful and cost effective
system for treating and recovering the effluent/
wastewater which can be re used and recycled or
discharged based on pollution control board
discharge norms.
RCDT-module system is the most advanced product
in plate module technology. For the past 20 years,
over 20 million m3 of wastewater have been treated
with RCDT modules with different water qualities.
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 The RCDT Module employs excellent disc shape so
that it can achieve fast membrane surface flow rate
and turbulence effect, which prevents the
membrane from fouling and scaling. The system
has high corrosion stability and is flexible enough to
cope up with unstable raw water containing highly
colloidal substances.

Performance
This CDRO system consists of RCDT module,
pressure tube and hydraulic discs which a center System uses short feed flow paths and
tension rod holds. Octagonal membrane cushions high-packing densities to minimize
lie between every two discs. Owing to this special concentration polarization and physical
construction, open flow channels are formed flow impediments.
between the hydraulic discs and the membrane Due to decrease in fouling and scaling,
cushions where the raw solution concentrates. CDRO membranes have longer life.
Individual channels are joined together by openings
in discs, which are arranged in annular pattern, so Is able to cope up with high SDI limit and
that the feed water flows radial across the high BOD/COD content. Can be operated
membrane cushions, alternately from the inside with very minimal pre-treatment.
towards the outside and reversibly. Can be replaced as individual sheets
thereby saving replacement cost.
The membrane cushions are made of two single
Module can be opened and closed easily for
membrane discs with an inter-mediate layer
inspection, replacement and other
(spacer). The membranes are manufactured from
activities.
modified polyamide, while the intermediate layers
are polyester. Using ultrasonic welding technique Static and no special skills required to
the medium cannot come into contact with other operate the system
materials (membrane glues, etc.). System design enables efficient use of floor
space.
The CDRO System copes with a higher SDI - Index
than other systems in the market and is therefore Less power consumption.
best equipped for wastewater and effluent Simple cleaning procedure.
treatment applications.

Disc Specification Cushion Specification

Material ABS Material Polyamide

Type Round Type Octagon ( 8-Angle)

Outer diameter 197 2 mm Outer diameter 189 2 mm

Inner Diameter 35.5 2 mm Inner Diameter 44 2 mm

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 Comparison between CDRO Systems with other Disc Membrane Systems

Sl. Other Disc Membrane

Description CDRO- RCDT Membrane Systems
No Systems
Both patented and non- Patented technology. Patent No:
1 Patented Technology
patented are available. AT 411649B & AT504207B.

CDRO systems consume 20 to 30 %

less power than other similar
2 Power consumption High. systems. In many cases, power
savings are 1.5 to 2.0 kW/m3 of
effluent.

CDRO system has various sizes

Maximum available size
3 Various module sizes ranging from 7.70 m2 to 11.40 m2 per
is 9.0 m2 per module.
module. Savings in foot print.

CDRO system can work up to 120 Bar

Maximum operating
4 High pressure operations pressure. Higher recovery and
pressure is 65 bar
suitable for high TDS application.

Complicated system. Our systems are proven for easy

5 Easy operation
High maintenance. operation and maintenance.

Austrian technology with 20 years of

Experience Overseas technology.
6 experience.

CDRO systems operate in more than

7 International presence References available.
20 countries.

Project & systems are marketed and

implemented by an experienced water
& waste water treatment company.
Dealt with Disc Added advantage on better system
8 Expertise
membrane system only. design due to vast knowledge
including pre and post treatment.
Complete system integration is
possible.

Our membranes are suitable for

replacing similar disc membrane
9 Membrane replacement systems. Suitable for Retrofitting
applications without any
modification.

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 Module Specifications

Details M XL XXL M-High Pressure

Polyamide thin Polyamide thin Polyamide thin Polyamide thin film

Membrane Type
film composite film composite film composite composite

Membrane area
7.70 m2 9.70 m2 11.40 m2 7.90 m2
per module

Outer dia of
216 2 mm 216 2 mm 216 2 mm 216 2 mm
Module

Inner dia of
202 1 mm 202 1 mm 202 1 mm 202 1 mm
module

Length of
1000 mm 1230 mm 1430 mm 1000 mm
Module
Operating
pressure 90 Bar 90 Bar 90 Bar 120 Bar
maximum
pH operating
3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11
range

Rejection >98.5 % >98.5 % >98.5 % >98.0 %

Max. Operating
40 Deg C 40 Deg C 40 Deg C 40 Deg C
temperature

Free chlorine
0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm
tolerance

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 Areas of Application
Treatment & re-use of leachate from landfills
Effluent & waste water treatment from API, formulation
plant & combined effluent from pharmaceuticals industry
Effluent treatment from textile industry and dyeing unit
Picking & oily waste treatment in steel industry
Metal recovery waste recycling
Common & combined effluent treatment
Recycling of spend wash & bio methanation waste water
Tannery effluent treatment & recycling
Reject treatment from spiral RO plants
High COD/BOD wastewater treatment
Backwash recovery and recycling
DM plant waste recycling
Hazardous chemical wastewater recycling
Biological waste treatment
Concentration of wastewater

Pilot Test

Wastewater & effluent is complex in nature for many

industries and vast variations in the characteristics
often create problem in treatment. Our CDRO
systems are proven in many complex treatments
with various industries, and many case studies
/performance studies are available. However, for
enhancing the performance of an existing plant, or
new installations, the CDRO test units are available
to conduct necessary on site pilot test.

A low capacity full-scale mobile plant usually carries

out testing. Testing through CDRO pilot unit includes
delivery of unit, installations, set up, operation and
test report. To gain useful data to design a full
capacity unit or optimizing the performance and
recovery parameters, testing should be carried out
between a period of one to three weeks depending
on the test situations. This enables us to offer
customers the assurance that every single aspect of
a future system meets high standards.

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RETROFITTING & CAPACITY
ENHANCEMENT
CDRO systems are an easy option for treatment/ capacity
enhancement/replacement of existing disc module systems
without much modification/ destruction in the existing
systems. Due to the capability of operating in high pressure
and superior performance, the operational up gradation and
quality improvement can be done with replacement of
membrane module and/ or with additional modules in existing
system. Many cases, the reject from the existing plant can be
fed into our high-pressure system for improving the recovery
wherein the final reject disposal will be minimized.

MEMBRANE CUSHION REPLACEMENT

Quality improvement of existing disc membrane system

supplied by others can be done with replacement of
membrane cushion alone or with or without disc. CDRO
membrane cushions and disc are suitable for replacing other
similar systems without any modification. All replacement
shall be backed with necessary process warrantee on case-
to-case basis with operation and maintenance assistances
from us. We can even operate the system on long term basis
if required. The membrane cushion and other spares are
available within a short duration in most cases.

EASY CLICK MODULE

Easy click is a new-patented system for an easy way to
exchange modules directly on site.
Ready to use system with how to do instructions. No
experience required.
Quick availability
Less weight
Various sizes from 7 sq. mtrs. to 12 sq. mtrs. area per module
is available.

Easy Click Module

About Us

Deknomet Systems Private Limited is an ISO 9001:2008 certified technology oriented organization focusing mainly
on the Recovery, Reuse, Recycle and Refuse treatment of Water, Waste water, Effluent and Sewage. Deknomet
possess five in house application methods for treating various effluent & hazardous liquid waste treatment
systems, together with collaborative technologies with overseas partners. Deknomet is also a design &
manufacturer of proven and well established conventional water and waste water treatment technologies. As a
technology oriented organization with vast experience, we profoundly comprehend every technology across
business verticals be it conventional or modern. Deknomet believes in progressive technologies to provide
environmentally sustainable customized solutions across varied industries with commitment, full care and single
point responsibility from concept to commissioning. ROTREAT & DEKNOMET are the collaborators for CDRO
systems in India and specific foreign markets.

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