BS EN 12873-4:2006

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Test method
  5.1 Principle
  5.2 Reagents and apparatus
      5.2.1 General
      5.2.2 Test water
      5.2.3 Flushing water
      5.2.4 Cleaning agent
      5.2.5 Procedural blank
      5.2.6 Test rig
  5.3 Test samples
      5.3.1 General requirements
      5.3.2 Sample storage
  5.4 Procedure
      5.4.1 Test temperature
      5.4.2 Start up procedure
      5.4.3 Leaching test
      5.4.4 Cleaning and disinfection
6 Analysis
7 Expression of results
  7.1 Concentrations in the extracts
  7.2 Daily migration rates
      7.2.1 Calculation based on concentrations in
            extracts from one-pass sampling, T[1] to T[3]
      7.2.2 Calculation based on concentrations in
            leachates after re-circulation, R[1] and R[2]
8 Test report
Annex A (informative) Diagram of the test procedure
Annex B (informative) Schematic diagram of an example test rig
Bibliography

Defines a test method for laboratory evaluation of possible adverse effects of water treatment membranes on drinking water quality.

This European standard describes a test method for laboratory evaluation of possible adverse effects of water treatment membranes on drinking water quality. In principle it is applicable to microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis and electrodialysis modules for use in the treatment of public water supplies and of water inside buildings. NOTE Such devices can vary considerably in design and operation and hence some modification of the procedures may be required. Evaluation of the efficiency of the membrane filter in removing contaminants from the treated water is not included.