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Applied Membranes manufactures water treatment solutions for all applications where reverse osmosis (RO), seawater desalination (SWRO), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), microfiltration (MF) and other membrane water treatment technologies are proven. Our Certified Water Experts and Engineers can create custom solutions to solve virtually any water treatment challenge. From feed water report analysis, detailed drawing and budgetary proposals, prototype and pilot testing, to system startup, our technicians are involved every step of the way to ensure the success of the project. With thousands of installations in operation worldwide, AMI solutions have a long history of serving a wide range of markets, such as those listed below. Select a market or application to learn more.
Agriculture & Landscaping
Applied Membranes has manufactured thousands agriculture water treatment systems, producing millions of gallons of water world-wide with chemistry designed to increase crop quality and yield. Our list of successful installations includes Del-Rey Avocado, Sun Pacific, and many more.
Beverage & Bottled Water
Water is the primary ingredient of all beverages, and water quality is a key factor in the quality of the beverages that are produced. High quality water is essential to achieving a consistently great tasting end product.
Applied Membranes has been part of the beverage industry for as long as we have been in business. AMI systems are currently producing water used in beverages world-wide, including many of the leading breweries, beverage and bottled water companies. Our list of successful installations includes PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Cott Beverage, Glanbia, Nestle, Sparkletts, Niagara Water, Stone Brewing, Anchor Brewing, Firestone Walker Brewery, Four Horsemen Brewery, Belching Beaver Brewery, Driftwood Brewery, Stateside Vodka, and many others world-wide.
Boiler Feed Water
AMI Membrane has been designing systems for boiler feed water and power generation since 1983. Our expertise allows us to tailor water treatment systems designed to meet all of these water challenges as they apply to your specific application. AMI systems are operating in major power facilities world-wide, including: SDG&E San Diego Gas & Electric Company, General Motors, Cedar-Sinai, Bahamas Oil Refining Company, and many more.
Learn MoreCar Wash & Rinse
Water quality is key to running effective and lucrative carwash operations. Not only is water used during the wash process, but it also has a direct impact on the lifespan of wash equipment and the effectiveness of soaps, detergents, and chemicals.
Salt, hardness, minerals, and other impurities in city water cause spotting, and customers expect a spot free shine when leaving a car wash. Reverse Osmosis demineralizes and purifies the water allowing you to achieve a spotless and sparkling clean result. Using treated water also increases the effectiveness of soaps and detergents by removing minerals which hinder detergent performance, allowing for more effective washing and savings in the amount of labor and supplies used. Demineralizing the water through RO, NF, or softening reduces equipment maintenance and downtime as well as prolonging equipment life by preventing sediment and scale build up.
A proper water treatment solution will directly impact your profits due to more effective washes, less labor for post wash activities, less equipment maintenance, and an improved final product for increased customer satisfaction.
Learn MoreChemical Manufacturing
Applied Membranes has in-depth experience of the unique requirements of chemical production and provides equipment for treating process water, boiler feedwater, utility water and the treatment of steam condensate. Our engineers can custom-design systems tailored to address the specific water quality and fouling challenges of your application, with long term reliability, cost effectiveness, safety and regulatory compliance requirements integrated into the design.
Learn MoreDairy
Applied Membranes brings expertise and high performance solutions to every area of a Dairy Processing Plant.
AMI Dairy Elements Provide Benefits for Every Step of Dairy Processing
AMI Dairy elements are energy efficient and provide high throughput in all areas of dairy processing including filtration, purification, concentration and separation of whey, milk, and protein.
Plant Water for Dairy Operations
- RO Membranes for Boiler Feed
- Wastewater Treatment and Recycle/Reuse Solutions
- Process Water Pre-and-Post Treatment Solutions
Disaster & Mobile Water
In emergency situations and disasters such as drought, flood, earthquakes, fire, or war, it is imperative to establish a safe and reliable supply of potable water immediately. Constructed inside rugged 40-foot, 20-foot, or 10-foot modular ISO containers or trailer-mounted, AMI disaster relief and mobile water treatment systems are portable, easy to deploy and operate, protected from harsh environments, and capable of producing potable water from virtually any fresh, brackish, or seawater source.
Portable containerized AMI systems are also suitable for establishing high-quality water supply in remote locations and can be temporary or permanent plants. These plants are built for longevity and have reliable performance.
AMI mobile solutions are:
- Customizable
- Scalable
- Mobile
- Durable
- Flexible
With solar powered operation and trailer mounted options available, AMI mobile water treatment systems are versatile and durable for use in almost any environment.
AMI system containerization takes advantage of a small footprint to treat water from virtually any source, at any scale.
We offer containers of varying sizes and capacities to ensure optimal efficiency for your application. Each AMI containerized solution is meticulously engineered to meet specific needs.
Contact us today to learn how we can support your project.
Learn MoreFood Processing
Contamination is a leading concern in the food and dairy processing industry, as it poses a direct threat to consumer safety. A reliable supply of clean water is crucial for rinsing food products and equipment, and AMI systems can be custom engineered to meet strict requirements.
Additionally, AMI offers custom membrane elements specially designed for the food and dairy industry, for concentrating milk and cheese whey, juice, maple sap, and other food products.
Applied Membranes has been serving the food and dairy industries since 1983 and has installed systems in many of the leading food producers worldwide. Our list of successful installations includes Bumblebee Foods, LLC, Dannon, Califia Farms, Sun Pacific, and many other food and dairy processors worldwide.
Hospitality
Customer experience is the driving factor for success in the hospitality industry, and this is directly impacted by the quality of water used in food service or provided to hotel guests. Improving the quality of your water will upgrade your guest's experience as they notice better tasting ice, water, coffee and vended beverages, as well as softer, brighter linens. Treated water is also a necessity to keep other amenities such as hot water, cooling towers, boilers, ice machines, and laundry services running efficiently and reliably. In addition to adding value to your operation, treating your incoming water can prolong the life and reduce maintenance needs for appliances and equipment in your facilities.
AMI has many water treatment systems operating in hotels, resorts and restaurants worldwide. Our list of successful installations includes Sheraton Beach Resort, Fiesta Americana, Grupo Posadas, Cozumel Hotel, Cotton Bay Club and many more.
Hydroponics & Cannabis
Applied Membranes’ reverse osmosis systems for cannabis and hydroponics are designed to convert tap water or brackish water to pure water with chemistry specific to the needs of your plants to increase the quality and yield. Available in sizes ranging from 100 gallons per day to tens of thousands of gallons per day, AMI has RO and packaged water treatment systems to meet your production needs for your hydroponic cannabis cultivation.
With thousands of hydroponics and cannabis water treatment systems in operation, we have the experience and know-how to help you design or upgrade a water treatment system for your hydroponics facility.
Learn MoreMarine Desalination
Enjoy the freedom of producing clean, fresh drinking water from seawater and eliminating frequent marina stops to refill water tanks. Watermaker seawater desalination systems use reverse osmosis technology to treat virtually any seawater source into fresh, safe water which can be used for drinking, bathing, food preparation, deck and exterior wash-downs, and a variety of other uses.
Land based installations can be used to supply freshwater to marinas, hotels, resorts, military operations, off-shore platforms, and a large variety of other applications.
Learn MorePharmaceutical Water
AMI Water Treatment Systems for the Pharmaceutical Industry
AMI Water Treatment Systems are custom-engineered to meet all USP, Purified Water (PW), and Water For Injection (WFI) requirements. We specialize in turnkey systems that provide a reliable source of ultrapure water, fully compliant with USP XXIII regulatory standards, complete with third-party validation and supporting documentation.
Water is a critical component in pharmaceutical processes—essential for formulation, rinsing, sanitizing, cleaning, and production. Maintaining a consistent, high-quality ultrapure water supply while adhering to stringent USP XXIII standards is vital for operational success.
At AMI, our pharmaceutical water treatment systems are conservatively designed with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and long-term cost savings. Every system is built to ensure sustained performance and lower operating costs without compromising on water quality.
Water quality plays a crucial role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical diagnostics, healthcare operations, and medical procedures. AMI solutions are trusted for critical applications such as water for injectables, dialysis water, sterile processing, lab water, and medication manufacturing—all while ensuring compliance with the latest ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 standards. Since 1983, leading companies have relied on AMI for consistent water quality that meets the strictest industry regulations.
Product Line:
- Commercial & Industrial RO
- Mobile Water Systems
- Pilot Plants
- Custom Systems
- Media Filtration Solutions
AMI water treatment systems are installed in many globally recognized pharmaceutical companies, including AMGEN, Schering-Plough, Fresenius, Baxter, Chiron (now Novartis), and many more.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Pilot Systems
With over 40 years of hands-on experience, Applied Membranes offers custom-engineered water treatment pilot testing plants to fit your specific application. AMI pilot plant solutions are also available for lease.
Pilot water treatment systems are used for research, engineering, and technology validation, allowing companies to compare conventional or alternative water treatment technologies for new plant construction or existing plant expansion. Pilot water treatment can be used to test for regulatory requirements compliance, experiment safely, optimize designs and technologies used, and train water treatment professionals.
AMI can custom engineer and manufacture water treatment pilot plants for testing applications using Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration, or Microfiltration technology for virtually any testing application including medical, pharmaceutical, USP, dairy, electrocoat paint, and more.
Seawater Desalination
From small to industrial sized, we offer a full range of both standard and custom engineered Seawater Desalination Reverse Osmosis Systems for applications ranging from yachts, cruise ships, boats to municipalities, hotels, resorts, military, off-shore platforms, and various industrial applications.
Applied Membranes' experience extends beyond standard seawater desalination systems. We have supplied complete seawater desalination SWRO systems with Energy Recovery, Data Logging, Containerized Systems, Explosion Proof Systems, Portable Systems for Military Operation, and many more from 150 gallons to millions of gallons per day.
Semiconductor Rinse Water
Semiconductor chip manufacturing processes and fabrication plants require ultrapure water at nearly every step. These fabs use millions of gallons of water daily for rinsing, cleaning and processing wafers. Proper water treatment design and water reuse helps manage consumption and drive more sustainable operations.
Treating raw water to the purity levels required in semiconductor manufacturing demands a robust sequence of advanced processes and water treatment technologies for removing contaminants, minerals, microorganisms, and trace organic and nonorganic chemicals, including other nanoscale particles. AMI systems for semiconductor rinse water are designed to produce ultrapure water (UPW) to be used in cleaning and etching processes and to wash and rinse semiconductor parts throughout the manufacturing cycle.
Brine water from industrial processes can be treated and reused instead of being discharged, reducing water waste. This brine may contain valuable minerals and metals which can be further concentrated and recovered.
Treating raw water to the purity levels required in semiconductor manufacturing demands a robust sequence of advanced processes and water treatment technologies for removing contaminants, minerals, microorganisms, and trace organic and nonorganic chemicals, including other nanoscale particles. AMI systems for semiconductor rinse water are designed to produce ultrapure water (UPW) to be used in cleaning and etching processes and to wash and rinse semiconductor parts throughout the manufacturing cycle.
Brine water from industrial processes can be treated and reused instead of being discharged, reducing water waste. This brine may contain valuable minerals and metals which can be further concentrated and recovered.
AMI has many ultrapure water treatment and high recovery systems operating in the microelectronics and semiconductor industry worldwide. Our list of successful installations includes Hua Yue Microelectronics and many more.
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Wastewater Reuse
The manufacturing industry is facing constantly increasing regulations and requirements for reduction of waste water. For many industries, the biggest impact on the environment is related to primary water consumption and wastewater discharge. Reuse of wastewaters represents a significant economic and ecological challenge for many applications including textile production, cooling water, car wash, chip manufacturing, landfill leachate, and more.
AMI can custom engineer a membrane water treatment system to recycle water and meet the reuse quality requirements for your application.
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