Our Chinese partner, Tianjin Desalination Institute, actively participated in the development of these standards, demonstrating its professional expertise and industry influence in the field of membrane technology. Below are the five newly released standards related to reverse osmosis desalination membrane products:

1. HY/T 0422-2024: "Test Method for Identification of Contaminants in Reverse Osmosis Membranes"

·Scope: Establishes methods for identifying contaminants attached to reverse osmosis membranes using techniques such as thermogravimetry, scanning electron microscopy-energy spectrum, infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Applicable to inorganic, organic, microbial, and mixed contaminants.

·Significance:

oProvides a scientific and unified method for contaminant identification.

oEnhances the separation performance and water quality of reverse osmosis membranes.

oRegulates the industry market and protects user interests.

2. HY/T 0426-2024: "Hollow Fiber Nanofiltration Membrane Components"

·Scope: Specifies the classification, technical requirements, testing methods, and inspection rules for hollow fiber nanofiltration membrane components.

·Significance:

oRegulates the nanofiltration membrane assembly market.

oSupports applications in water purification and environmental protection.

oProvides guidance for the design, manufacturing, and inspection of membrane components.

3. HY/T 0427-2024: "Disc-Tube Reverse Osmosis Membrane Components"

·Scope: Covers the classification, technical requirements, and inspection rules for disc-tube reverse osmosis membrane assemblies.

·Significance:

oPromotes the standardization and healthy development of disc-tube membrane technology.

oEnhances product competitiveness internationally.

oAdvances membrane separation and water treatment technologies.

4. HY/T 0428-2024: "Disc Tube Reverse Osmosis Membrane Bags"

·Scope: Specifies the standards for designing, manufacturing, and inspecting disc-tube membrane bags, especially for high-pollutant-concentration and high-salinity water treatment scenarios.

·Significance:

oEnsures high-quality membrane bag products.

oFacilitates the healthy development of the disc-tube membrane bag industry.

5. HY/T 0429-2024: "Polytetrafluoroethylene Hollow Fiber Microporous Membrane"

·Scope: Pertains to the production, usage, and inspection of PTFE hollow fiber membranes.

·Significance:

oReflects advanced domestic membrane technology.

oGuides the standardized production and testing of PTFE membranes.

oOptimizes the structure of the membrane industry and supports innovative applications.

Overall Significance

As an important partner, Tianjin Desalination Institute has actively contributed to the formulation of these standards, supporting the standardization and internationalization of Chinese membrane technology. These standards not only drive the research, production, and application of membrane products but also enhance China's global competitiveness in the water treatment market, providing strong support for sustainable water resource management.