An H2O Innovation Company

Laboratory Services

Our laboratories based in the UK, Spain and California are equipped with a wide range of analytical equipment to carry out different services, notably:

Membrane autopsy: including the physical dissection of a membrane module or element, in-depth analytical testing, result interpretation, and reporting to provide invaluable information, such as foulant composition, mechanical integrity and chemical strategies for foulant removal.

 

Microbiological analysis: includes identification and quantification of microbiological activity, and biocide efficacy tests on membrane surfaces.

 

RO/NF/UF/MF performance and pilot testing: using test rigs membrane cleaning studies and pre-treatment optimization studies.

We have conducted over 2300 autopsies, always aiming for objective, scientific, professional, and comprehensive reports.

Our services

Membrane Autopsy

In-depth analytical testing, result interpretation, and reporting to provide invaluable information, such as foulant composition, mechanical integrity and chemical strategies for foulant removal. We can provide five levels of autopsy, depending on the nature of the problem and the level of detail you require.

Feed water and pre-treatment tests

In order to design a suitable pre-treatment regime for a new facility or optimize an existing one, it’s important to characterize the nature of the feed water. Using test rigs membrane cleaning and pre-treatment optimization studies, we build reports customized for each customer.

Cleaning programme design

Our laboratories are equipped to analyze a sample of your membrane which will enable us to identify the most appropriate cleaning method. Our experienced team will then design the correct CIP (cleaning in place) program for your plant.

Our locations

UK Lab & Production Facility

Our research laboratory and factory in Middlewich, UK, is where we manufacture our own range of specialty RO membrane chemicals. These include antiscalants, flocculants, biocides, and cleaning chemicals. All our products are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards.

Europe Laboratory

Our Laboratory in Madrid, Spain, provides a range of services specifically designed to identify the causes of membrane failure in reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF) and ultrafiltration (UF) plants.

Americas Laboratory

Our Laboratory in Vista, California, USA, is where our team of experts synthesize the dendrimer, primary component for a wide range of membrane chemicals and concentrated formulas, and offers autopsies, analytical work, technical support, and field service.