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MemTeck™ SWRO-HR 440 8040
Sea Water-High Rejection (SWRO-HR) 440 RO Membranes
(Feed Salinity ~32,000 ppm & ~50,000 ppm, 800 psi)
Test Conditions: 32,000 ppm NaCl, 800 psi (55.158 bar), pH 8, 77°F (25°C), 15% Recovery
Key Features & Applications

Key Features

  • Excellent Salt Rejection (≈99.3%)
    Delivers outstanding purification performance at very high salinity levels (up to ~50,000 ppm TDS) Seawater.
  • Optimized Performance
    Operates effectively at lower feed pressures, improving overall system efficiency.
  • Advanced Proprietary Feed-Spacer Technology
    Reduces pressure drop across the membrane, enhances flow distribution, and improves long-term operational stability.
  • Superior Anti-Fouling Characteristics
    Leads to reduced membrane scaling and fouling, lower chemical cleaning frequency, and an extended membrane lifespan.
  • Designed for high-salinity applications, including:
    • Seawater desalination
    • Highly saline industrial wastewater treatment
    • Brine concentration processes

Applications

  • Harsh seawater conditions (high fouling potential and elevated salinity)
  • Seawater desalination
  • High-salinity - Brine concentration processes
  • High-salinity surface water treatment
  • High-salinity municipal wastewater (reuse applications)
  • Highly saline industrial wastewater treatment
  • Dairy industry process water and wastewater treatment
  • Pharmaceutical industry water purification
  • Oil and gas produced water treatment
  • Cement industry process water treatment
  • Steel industry wastewater treatment and reuse
Element Dimensions
Dimensions – inches (mm)
1 inch = 25.4 mm
Element Dimensions
Element Dimensions Reference Table
Product A B C (DIA) D (DIA)
SWRO-HR-8040 40.0 (1,016) 1.19 (30.2) 1.25 (28.6) 7.9 (200)
1. Test conditions: 32,000 ppm NaCl, 800 psi (55.158 bar), pH 8, 77°F (25°C), 15% recovery.

2. Minimum salt rejection is 99.6%.

3. Individual elements may have different permeating flows by +/-15%.
Typical Properties
Product, (Testing Conditions) Active Membrane Area ft² (m²) Permeate Flow Rate GPD (m³/d) Stabilized Salt Rejection % Feed Spacer mil
SWRO-HR, (32,000 ppm) 440 (41) 10,000 (38) 99.6 34
SWRO-HR, (50,000 ppm) 440 (41) 3,500 (13) 99.1 34
Operation Specifications and Cleaning Limits
Specification SWRO-HR-8040
Membrane Materials Polyamide Thin-Film Composite
Maximum Operating Temperature 113°F (45°C)
Maximum Operating Pressure 1200 psi (83 bar)
Maximum Feed Flow Rate 5 m³/h
Maximum Pressure Drop 130 psig (2.0 bar)
pH Range 2 - 11
Maximum Feed Silt Density Index (SDI) SDI 5
Free Chlorine Tolerance < 0.1 ppm
1. Over pH 10, the maximum continuous temperature is 95°F (35°C).

2. In certain conditions, free chlorine and other oxidizing agents can cause premature membrane failure. Pretreatment prior to membrane exposure is recommended to prevent oxidation damage, since oxidation damage is not covered by warranty.
General Information
1. After initial wetting, keep elements moist at all times.

2. The limited warranty will be null and void if the operating limits and guidelines are not strictly followed.

3. For the purpose of preventing biological growth during prolonged system operation shutdowns, membrane elements should be immersed in a preservative solution.

4. The customer is fully responsible for the effects of incompatible chemicals and lubricants on elements.

5. The maximum pressure drop across an entire pressure vessel (housing) is 50 psi (3.4 bar).

6. Always avoid static backpressure on the permeate side.

7. The permeate obtained from the first hour of operation should be discarded.

8. Make sure there are no abrupt changes in pressure or crossflow.

9. During start-up, shutdown, cleaning, or other sequences, spiral elements should be protected from damage. It is recommended to gradually transition from a standstill to an operating state during startup:

10. The feed pressure should be gradually increased over a 30-60-minute period.

11. The crossflow velocity should be gradually increased over 15-20 seconds to reach the set operating point.

12. It is crucial that the system is designed and operated correctly in order to reduce cysts and pathogens effectively.

13. The permeate obtained from the first hour of operation should be discarded.
Important Information
14. To prevent membrane damage due to overfeeding or hydraulic shock, it is essential to start up reverse osmosis water treatment systems properly. As a result of following the proper start-up sequence, system water quality and productivity goals can also be achieved.

15. Pretreatment of the membrane, loading of the membrane elements, instrument calibration, and other system checks should be completed before starting the system.
Regulatory Note
Please check the application status of this product before using or selling it; some countries may restrict the use of this product in drinking water.
Disclaimer
Herein, all information is provided purely for informational purposes. It is important to note that this is general information and that it may differ depending on actual conditions.

As a customer, you are responsible for making sure that the products and information contained in this document are appropriate for use by you and that your workplace and disposal practices comply with applicable laws.

There may be geographic restrictions on the sale of the product shown in this literature. It is possible that the claims made have not been approved for use in all countries.

In this document, operating conditions are intended to extend product lifespan and/or improve product performance, but they will ultimately depend on actual circumstances and are never a guarantee that any specific results will be achieved.

Physical properties may vary depending on certain conditions. This document is provided without any obligation or liability on the part of Memteck. Unless otherwise stated, "Memteck" and "Company" refer to the DuPont legal entity selling the products to Customer.

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