GE P&W Spiral Wound Membranes - Industrial RO Series - Manual

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Fact Sheet
Industrial RO Series
Industrial High Pressure Brackish Water RO Elements
The S-Series proprietary thin-film reverse osmosis
membrane is used in the Industrial RO3 elements. It is
characterized by high sodium chloride rejection and a
smooth, fouling-resistant membrane surface.
The A-Series proprietary thin-film reverse osmosis
membrane is used in the Industrial RO5 elements. It is
characterized by high sodium chloride rejection and a
high permeability.
Industrial RO Brackish Water Elements are used for
concentration of wastewater streams with a high os-
motic pressure or a high level of solids. They can also
be used to concentrate diluted acids.
These elements feature a 30mil or 50mil spacer in a
high pressure compatible element assembly.
Table 1: Element Specification
Membrane
S-Series, Thin-film membrane (TFM*)
A-Series, Thin-film membrane (TFM*)
Model Average
permeate flow
gpd (m3/day) 1,2
Average NaCl
rejection 1,2
Minimum NaCl
rejection 1,2
INDUSTRIAL RO3 4040F35 1,900 (7.2) 99.0% 98.5%
INDUSTRIAL RO3 4040F50 1,400 (5.3) 99.0% 98.5%
INDUSTRIAL RO5 4040F35 2,200 (8.3) 99.5% 99.0%
INDUSTRIAL RO3 8040F35 7,000 (26.5) 99.0% 98.5%
INDUSTRIAL RO3 8040F50 6,700 (25.3) 99.0% 98.5%
INDUSTRIAL RO5 8040F50 7,100 (26.8) 99.5% 99.0%
1 Average salt rejection after 24h operation. Individual flow rate may vary ±25%.
2 Testing conditions: 2,000ppm NaCl solution at 425psi (2,930kPa) operating pres-
sure for RO3 and 225psi (1,550kPa) for RO5, 77°F, pH6.5 and 15% recovery.
Model
Spacer
mil (mm)
Active area
ft 2 (m 2 )
Outer wrap
Part
number
INDUSTRIAL RO3 4040F35 35 (0.89) 85 (7.9) Fiberglass 3050577
INDUSTRIAL RO3 4040F50 50 (1.27) 64 (6.0) Fiberglass 3049999
INDUSTRIAL RO5 4040F35 35 (0.89) 85 (7.9) Fiberglass 3050576
INDUSTRIAL RO3 8040F35 35 (0.89) 355 (33.0) Fiberglass 1207451
INDUSTRIAL RO3 8040F50 50 (1.27) 264 (24.5) Fiberglass 1207450
INDUSTRIAL RO5 8040F50 50 (1.27) 270 (25.0) Fiberglass 3097294
Figure 1a: Element Dimensions Diagram (Female) - 8040
Figure 1b: Element Dimensions Diagram (Male) - 4040
Table 2: Dimensions and Weight
Model 1
Dimensions, inches (cm) Boxed
A B 2 C 3
Weight
lbs (kg)
4040F 40.0
(101.6)
0.75
(1.90) OD
3.9
(9.9)
9
(4.1)
8040F 40.0
(101.6)
1.125
(2.86)
7.9
(20.1)
29
(13.2)
1 These elements are dried then bagged before shipping.
2 Internal diameter unless specified OD (outside diameter).
3 The element diameter (dimension C) is designed for optimum performance in GE
pressure vessels. Other pressure vessel dimension and tolerance may result in
excessive bypass and loss of capacity
Table 3: Operating and CIP Parameters
Typical Operating Flux 5 - 20 GFD (8 – 34 LMH)
Maximum Operating Pressure 1,200psi (8,276kPa) if T<77°F (25°C)
580psi (4,000kPa) if T>77°F (25°C)
Maximum Temperature Continuous operation: 122°F (50°C)
Clean-In-Place (CIP): 122°F (50°C)
pH Range Optimum rejection: 5.5-7.0,
Continuous operation: 2.0-10.0,
Clean-In-Place (CIP): 1.0-11.5
Maximum Pressure Drop Over an element: 15psi (103kPa)
Per housing: 60psi (414kPa)
Chlorine Tolerance 500+ ppm hours,
dechlorination recommended
Feedwater NTU < 1
SDI < 5