Vipanan Analytical Technologies LLP (Vipanan), India’s first third-party commercial laboratory offering comprehensive NF & RO membrane autopsy services, is advancing the water treatment diagnostics industry with two decades of technical expertise, certified processes, and a broad spectrum of supporting services.

About Vipanan

Since 2003, Vipanan has grown organically into a trusted partner for industries seeking reliable insight into membrane performance. The company is backed by ISO/IEC 17025:2005 NABL accreditation and ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring rigorous scientific standards in every study.

Key Services & Expertise

Vipanan offers a wide suite of services to help clients understand, maintain, and optimize membrane-based water treatment systems. Major offerings include:

RO / NF Membrane Autopsy
Deep diagnostics to identify causes of performance decline: fouling, scaling, chemical or mechanical damage. Processes include dissection, chemical, microbiological, and microscopic analysis; tests such as LOI (Loss on Ignition), Fujiwara, SEM/EDS; visualization & documentation.

UF / MBR Autopsy
Specialized autopsies for ultrafiltration and membrane bioreactor modules to detect issues unique to hollow-fiber and MBR systems.

Feasibility Studies
Simulating actual effluent treatment plant conditions to evaluate viability and performance of treatment strategies.

Consultancy & Contract R&D
Tailored research, troubleshooting, and technical advisory services.

Value-Add Services
Including water treatment resin analysis, challenge water studies, antiscalant efficacy testing, membrane compatibility assessments.

Why Industries Trust Vipanan

Independent & Unbiased — As a third-party lab, Vipanan is not affiliated with membrane or chemical manufacturers, allowing objective diagnostics.

Rich Experience — Over 20 years of domain expertise in membrane diagnostics.

Certified Quality — NABL accreditation and ISO certification ensure quality, precision, and reproducibility.

Comprehensive Diagnostics — Handles end-to-end analyses, from sample dissection to advanced microscopy, with practical recommendations.

When to Call Vipanan

Membrane autopsy becomes vital when any of the following warning signs appear in an RO / NF system:

Reduced product flux

Higher differential pressure (ΔP)

Drop in rejection/quality of permeate

Frequent or inefficient cleaning

Increased conductivity or TMP