Product data sheet for DuPont FilmTec BW30-4040 and BW30-2540 brackish water reverse osmosis membrane elements for light industrial systems.
This document provides technical specifications and operating guidelines for DuPont FilmTec™ BW30-4040 and BW30-2540 fiberglassed reverse osmosis membrane elements. These spiral-wound elements with polyamide thin-film composite membranes are designed for light industrial applications, offering reliable performance and high-quality water production.
| Product Type | Spiral-wound element with polyamide thin-film composite membrane |
|---|---|
| BW30-4040 Feed Spacer Thickness | 80 mil |
| BW30-4040 Permeate Flow Rate | 2,400 gpd (9.1 m3/d) |
| BW30-4040 Stabilized Salt Rejection | 99.5% |
| BW30-2540 Feed Spacer Thickness | 80 mil |
| BW30-2540 Permeate Flow Rate | 1,000 gpd (3.8 m3/d) |
| BW30-2540 Stabilized Salt Rejection | 99.5% |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 113°F (45°C) |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 600 psi (41 bar) |
| Maximum Feed Silt Density Index (SDI5) | Free |
| Free Chlorine Tolerance | <0.1 ppm |
| BW30-4040 Maximum Feed Flow Rate | 16 gpm (3.6 m3/h) |
| BW30-2540 Maximum Feed Flow Rate | 6 gpm (1.4 m3/h) |
| BW30-4040 Length | 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) |
| BW30-4040 Diameter | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| BW30-2540 Length | 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) |
| BW30-2540 Diameter | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
The minimum salt rejection is 98.0%.
The maximum pressure drop across an entire pressure vessel is 50 psi (3.4 bar).
It is recommended that membrane elements be immersed in a preservative solution to prevent biological growth during prolonged system shutdowns.