Silt Density Index (SDI)
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Silt Density Index (SDI) - Silt
Density Index is an empirical test used to characterize the
fouling potential of a feedwater stream. Test is based on measuring
the rate of plugging a 45 micron filter using a constant 30 psig
feed pressure for specified period of time. SDI15 refers to a silt
density index test which was run for 15 minutes.
Typically spiral wound systems require an SDI < 5 and hollow
fiber systems require an SDI < 3. Most deep well waters have
an SDI of 3 and most surface water have SDI’s greater than
6.
For further information or assistance please contact Reverse Osmosis
Chemicals International on +44 (0) 161 877 2334 or
e-mail info@rochemicals.com.
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