Product Data Sheet

FilmTec™ BW30 PRO-4040 &

BW30 PRO-2540
Fiberglassed Large Commercial Elements for Challenging Water Conditions

Key Features Key Applications

l Delivers consistent water quality and higher rejection and l Light industrial & Drinking water applications requiring
flow than previous generation FilmTec™ BW30 product stringent permeate quality
l Based on historical FilmTec™ BW30 industry-standard RO l Harsh feed water conditions
membrane with decades of proven performance
l Outstanding durability resulting in stable, long-term
performance and sustainable water solutions
l Enhanced fouling protection
l Dry elements achieve quick stabilization

Typical Properties
Active Area
Product Part Number ft2 (m2) Permeate Flow Rate gpd (m3/d) Stabilized Salt Rejection %
BW30 PRO-4040 12080524 85 (7.9) 2,600 (9.8) ±15% 99.7
BW30 PRO-2540 12081023 28 (2.6) 1,000 (3.8) ±20% 99.7
1. Permeate flow and salt rejection based on the following test conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl and 225 psig (15.5 bar), pH 8, 77°F (25°C) and 15% recovery.
2. Minimum salt rejection is 99.5%.

Element Dimensions
Dimensions – inches (mm)
1 inch = 25.4 mm
Product A B C D
BW30 PRO-4040 40.0 1.05 0.75 3.9
(1,016) (26.7) (19) (99)
BW30 PRO-2540 40.0 1.19 0.75 2.4
(1,016) (30.2) (19) (61)

1. Refer to FilmTec™ Design Guidelines for multiple-element systems of midsize elements

(Form No. 45-D01588-en).
2. BW30 PRO-2540 Elements fit nominal 2.5-inch I.D. pressure vessel. BW30 PRO-4040 Elements fit
nominal 4-inch I.D. pressure vessel.
 Operating and Cleaning Limits
Membrane Type Polyamide Thin-Film Composite a. Maximum temperature for continuous operation above pH 10 is 95°F
(35°C).
Maximum Operating Temperaturea 113°F (45°C) b. Refer to FilmTec™ Cleaning Guidelines (Form No. 45-D01696-en).
Maximum Operating Pressure 600 psi (41 bar) c. Under certain conditions, the presence of free chlorine and other
oxidizing agents will cause premature membrane failure. Since oxidation
Maximum Feed Flow Rate
damage is not covered under warranty, it is recommended that residual
4040 Elements 16 gpm (3.6 m3/h) free chlorine be removed by pretreatment prior to membrane exposure.
2540 Elements 6 gpm (1.4 m3/h) Please refer to FilmTec™ Design Guidelines for multiple-element systems
of 8-inch elements (Form No. 45-D01695-en) for more information.
Maximum Pressure Drop 15 psig (1.0 bar)
pH Range
Continuous Operationa 2 - 11
Short-Term Cleaning (30 min.)b 1 - 13
Maximum Feed Silt Density Index (SDI) SDI 5
Free Chlorine Tolerancec < 0.1 ppm

General Information Important Information

l Keep elements moist at all times after initial wetting l Proper start-up of reverse osmosis water treatment systems
l For successful operation of Reverse Osmosis (RO) and is essential to prepare the membranes for operating service
Nanofiltration (NF) membrane systems, the operation must and to prevent membrane damage due to overfeeding or
follow the guidelines provided in the FilmTec™ Reverse hydraulic shock. Following the proper start-up sequence also
Osmosis / Nanofiltration Elements Operation Excellence and helps ensure that system operating parameters conform to
Limiting Conditions Tech Fact (Form No. 45-D04388-en). design specifications so that system water quality and
l To prevent biological growth during prolonged system productivity goals can be achieved.
shutdowns, it is recommended that membrane elements be l Before initiating system start-up procedures, membrane
immersed in a preservative solution pretreatment, loading of the membrane elements,
l The customer is fully responsible for the effects of instrument calibration and other system checks should be
incompatible chemicals and lubricants on elements completed.
l Maximum pressure drop across an entire pressure vessel l Please refer to the application information literature entitled
(housing) is 50 psi (3.4 bar) Start-Up Sequence (Form No. 45-D01609-en) for more
l Avoid static permeate-side backpressure at all times information.
l Permeate obtained from the first hour of operation should be l Please refer to the FilmTec™ Reverse Osmosis Membranes
discarded. Technical Manual (Form No. 45-D01504-en).
l Avoid any abrupt pressure or cross-flow variations on the l Please refer to Storage and Shipping of New FilmTec™
spiral elements during start-up, shutdown, cleaning or other Elements (Form No. 45-D01633-en) for further information.
sequences to prevent possible membrane damage. During
start-up, a gradual change from a standstill to operating state Regulatory Note
is recommended as follows: This product may be subject to drinking water application
– Feed pressure should be increased gradually over a 30-60
restrictions in some countries; please check the application
second time frame.
status before use and sale.
– Cross-flow velocity at set operating point should be
achieved gradually over 15-20 seconds.
l The use of this product in and of itself does not necessarily
guarantee the removal of cysts and pathogens from water.
Effective cyst and pathogen reduction is dependent on the
complete system design and on the operation and
maintenance of the system.
l Permeate obtained from the first hour of operation should be
discarded.

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