A water purification system from Purite has been launched to help reduce the cost and complexity of meeting the latest guidelines for Sterile Service and Decontamination departments.
The Integra E+ system offers an integrated heat sanitisation capability and proven reverse osmosis technology, linked to sophisticated data logging and control mechanisms, in a single unit.
Systems that can be heat sanitised are increasingly required to meet ever more stringent guidelines for water quality in healthcare facilities.
Until recently, however, heat sanitisable reverse osmosis systems have generally needed external heat generation and exchange mechanisms, constructed from separate units from different suppliers.
By comparison, the Integra E+ is a fully integrated system, with functions being contained in a single unit.
All that is required is connection to a softened potable water supply, a single three-phase electrical outlet, distribution ringmain and waste water drain.
Water purification is achieved using spirally wound reverse osmosis membranes, fed via an internal raw water break tank with type AB air gap to eliminate potential problems with backflow and comply with water byelaws.
In addition, the Integra E+ features an internal 225 litre, drainable stainless steel pure water storage tank to ensure that purified water is available on demand.
Heat sanitisation is carried out using either automatic or manual programmes, which raise water temperatures to 85C within both the purified water storage tank and all distribution pipework connected directly to the Integra E+.
This is sufficient to kill most water-borne bacteria and reduces the need to add potentially hazardous and expensive cleaning chemicals.
The Integra E+ also features an integrated data logging system, enabling users to capture and store up to 12 months of operating parameters, including flow, pressure, temperature and alarm conditions.
The stored database can be downloaded to a laptop or PC workstation using a conventional data link and viewed Purite's Pureview Windows compatible software.
The software allows data to be manipulated and exported using standard file formats.
It also makes it possible to identify performance trends quickly, which can be used to monitor the system and develop preventative maintenance and validation schedules.
The Integra E+ has a footprint of 1m x 0.75m and is capable of running at flow rates of up to 3,000l/hour.
As an option, the system can be fitted with an external chiller package to maintain recirculated water temperatures below 20C in line with current guidelines.
