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High-performance membrane filtration technologies, chemical treatment, and system accessories for industrial and municipal water purification.

HIGH-REJECTION DESALINATION

DuPont FilmTec™ RO Elements

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DuPont FilmTec™ reverse osmosis (RO) membrane elements offer high-efficiency separation for brackish water, seawater, and industrial process feed streams. Engineered for high salt rejection and active surface area, these elements lower operating pressure and overall water costs.

High Rejection Brackish Water Element

FilmTec™ BW30HR-440

A premium-grade, high-rejection brackish water RO membrane element engineered to deliver high-quality permeate water while minimizing capital and operating expenses for industrial plants.

Key Features

  • Offers high active membrane surface area (440 sq ft) for maximum productivity
  • Guarantees high salt and organic compound rejection (99.7% nominal rejection)
  • Stands up to high biological fouling rates with wide cleaning pH limits
  • Minimizes energy consumption by operating efficiently at lower pressure ranges

Specifications

  • Active Area: 440 sq ft (41 m²)
  • Permeate Flow Rate: 11,500 GPD (44 m³/day)
  • Stabilized Salt Rejection: 99.7%
  • Applied Pressure: 225 psi (15.5 bar)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 28 mil
Fouling Resistant Brackish Water Element

FilmTec™ BW30FR-400

Specifically designed to treat highly challenging industrial municipal wastewater feed streams. Features a specialized fouling-resistant membrane chemistry to extend cleaning intervals.

Key Features

  • Fouling-resistant surface chemistry prevents organic and biological attachment
  • Ensures consistent long-term salt rejection in high-fouling ETP water loops
  • Thick feed spacer (34 mil) decreases pressure drop and fouling rates
  • Reduces overall cleaning chemical consumption and system downtime

Specifications

  • Active Area: 400 sq ft (37 m²)
  • Permeate Flow Rate: 10,500 GPD (40 m³/day)
  • Stabilized Salt Rejection: 99.5%
  • Applied Pressure: 225 psi (15.5 bar)
  • Feed Spacer Thickness: 34 mil LPP