Water Purification Solutions

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1 Water Purification Solutions For Clinical Analyzers EMD Millipore is a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

2 Consistent high quality purified water A consistent water quality is essential to guaranteeing the results from clinical analyzer systems. EMD Millipore has incorporated this as a key criterion into the design of the whole water purification process. A combination of three complementar y purification technologies produces optimum quality analyticalgrade water: pretreatment, advanced reverse osmosis and finally EMD Millipore s patented Elix electrodeionization process. One of the most important stages in the water purification system is the pretreatment of the potable water, as this first stage ensures that all subsequent purification processes operate reliably and consistently: Using water analysis and local municipal water quality information, EMD Millipore tailors the pretreatment to the particular feed water at each location. Every system incorporates a comprehensive three-stage pretreatment pack that ensures protection of the RO membrane against scaling and fouling. The advanced reverse osmosis step provides 2 major benefits: High water recovery Constant product flow rate In the third purification step, the Elix module removes the remaining ions. EMD Millipore Progard pretreatment pack A composite disposable pack which includes the following components: 1. Granular activated carbon to remove chlorine and organic contamination in the potable water supply, protecting RO membranes from damage and fouling. 2. Polyphosphate sequestering agent to reduce scaling potential of the potable water, which protects the RO membrane from fouling by the formation of scale. 3. Depth Filtration (0.5 μm) to remove particulate and colloidal contamination, preventing fouling of the RO membrane. 2

3 A High quality source of purified water is critical for every clinical analyzer system. However, as the demands on the clinical laboratory increase, it is clear the TOTAL water purification solution that supports the analysis process must evolve to keep pace with these demands. EMD Millipore s new range of water purification systems for clinical laborator y analyzers has been designed with the following principles at the heart of the solution: Consistent high quality purified water High reliability and low maintenance Predictable and economical running costs Total support from EMD Millipore EMD Millipore s patented Elix Electrodeionization process is the key to the consistency of the final product water quality. Since this process continuously regenerates the ion-exchange resins via an electrical field, it does not give the variation in water quality that occurs when conventional resins become exhausted and are replaced. This is best described graphically: Product water resistivity t Elix water quality profile Conventional deionization water quality profile Time in operation 3

4 High reliability & maintenance EMD Millipore s water purification solutions have been designed to minimize the time required to maintain the system. EMD Millipore s self-regenerating Elix electrodeionization process requires no maintenance. There are no deionization packs to replace. RO membrane cleaning is carried out automatically when pretreatment packs are exchanged on Elix 20, 35, 70 and 100 systems. Pre-treatment packs are mounted conveniently on the exterior of the water system s cabinet, making exchange quick and easy. Reliability is at the heart of the design. However, should a problem occur, the fault can be easily identified thanks to the Elix system s comprehensive error menu, combined with water quality monitoring at every stage. This often allows solutions to be provided immediately by phone. Should a service visit be required, this fault diagnosis ensures that the engineer is well prepared with information and any parts required, thereby ensuring a First-Time-Fix at most visits. 4

5 Predictable & economical running costs Managing budgets and accurately forecasting future expenditure is a growing need for clinical laboratories. The incorporation of EMD Millipore s patented Elix self-regenerating deionization process minimizes variation in running costs over the lifetime of the system. The Elix Electrodeionization process (EDI) deionizes water with no replaceable items. This process uses a low power electrical field and a series of ion-exchange resins and ion selective membranes to continuously deionize water. The Elix process itself requires no routine running costs throughout the lifetime of the system. Anode Feedwater Electrode Purifying Concentrating Channel Channel Channel + H Na + Cl - Cl - Na + H + Cl - Cl - Purifying Channel Electrode channel OH - Na + OH - Na + - Cathode C A C A C Frequency of change of the pretreatment pack based on volume usage rather than a timer this ensures that the water is always pretreated efficiently and pretreatment packs are not exchanged either too early or too late, which could lead to unnecessary running costs. Waste A Anion Permeable Membrane C Cation Permeable Membrane Product 5

6 Total support from EMD Millipore Within the busy clinical laboratory, if the supply of purified water fails, then analyses stop and samples cannot be processed. It is clear this must be avoided. With this in mind, EMD Millipore designed the Total Pure Water Solution with support as a key element. The water purification systems monitoring and maintenance messages give vital information to ensure a quick view of all operating parameters. Duplex water purification systems can be provided to increase security of supply. Designed to be in compliance with CLSI CLRW quantitative speciflications. EMD Millipore provides immediate telephone technical support to quickly answer customer queries. EMD Millipore has a national network of Field Support Engineers who focus only on service to water purification systems. With over 50 years of experience in laboratory water purification and an installed base of over 50,000 water purification systems worldwide, EMD Millipore is a proven long-term partner for water purification solutions. 6

7 EMD Millipore offers a range of maintenance plans designed to meet your individual requirements for system reliability and optimal water quality. EMD Millipore s team of service experts keep your water purification system running at peak performance. Regular service, provided by one of our professional service support engineers, ensures the system operates within specification, and is the best way to increase the reliability of your system. EMD Millipore understands that in the Clinical laboratory environment, responsive and efficient service support is critical. We offer a choice of service options that can be incorporated into a customized service plan to best meet all your needs. In addition, as a maintenance plan holder, you benefit from priority response to emergency breakdown service requests. 7

8 Technical Specifications Elix systems 20 /35 / 70 / 100 Elix systems 3 / 5 / 10 System Flow rate Operating weight Elix 3 3 l / h 15 kg (33.2 lbs) Elix 5 5 l / h 15 kg (33.2 lbs) Elix l / h 16 kg (35.4 lbs) Elix l / h 40 kg (88 lbs) Elix l / h 42 kg (93.2 lbs) Elix 35 clinical 35 l / h 44 kg (97.2 lbs) Elix l / h 48 kg (106 lbs) Elix 70 clinical 70 l / h 50 kg (110 lbs) Elix l / h 55 kg (120 lbs) Dimensions height x width x depth 455 x 255 x 315 mm (18x10x12.4 in.) 455 x 255 x 315 mm (18x10x12.4 in.) 455 x 255 x 315 mm (18x10x12.4 in.) * additional 47 mm (1.8 in.) width required for plumbing connections 8 Lit. No. PB1004ENUS. 01/12. Copyright 2012, EMD Millipore Corporation, Billerica, MA, U.S.A. Millipore, Elix and Progard are registered trademarks of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. The M mark and EMD Millipore are trademarks of Merck KGaA. All rights reserved. Photographs: Henry Thurel BHL Production & EMD Millipore. Design: Sysaxe.