Reverse Osmosis: What is it and why is it important?

To understand well what reverse osmosis is, you first need to know what conventional osmosis is. This is a pressure process whereby a weak saline solution moves to a stronger saline solution. Thanks to this osmotic pressure, a balance is achieved between two bodies of different density.

In recent years, the reverse osmosis process has gained in popularity since the introduction - and subsequent democratization - of this efficient water purification system. Far from being used exclusively in the private environment - homes and offices - there are multiple applications of this water purification system. In fact, this innovative technique is widely used in industrial and agricultural environments. The great success of this system lies in its easy cost of installation and maintenance. But, in addition, reverse osmosis is a system with a minimum environmental impact, as it does not produce or expel any harmful substance.

How does reverse osmosis work?
In the case of reverse osmosis the opposite of conventional osmosis is done. The process is reversed and more pressure is used on the side where the concentration of impurities and salinity is higher. This pressure may be from the water network itself or can be increased using a pressure pump