Filmtec BW30-2540
Filmtec BW30-2540
Filmtec BW30-2540
Features DOW FILMTEC™ brackish water reverse osmosis membrane elements provide consistent system
performance in light industrial applications.
• DOW FILMTEC BW30-4040 is an industry standard for reliable operation and production of high
quality water.
• DOW FILMTEC BW30-2540 elements are designed for systems smaller than 1 gpm (0.2 m3/h)
offering a hard shell exterior for extra strength.
Elements with a hard shell exterior are recommended for systems with multiple-element housings
containing three or more membranes, as they are designed to withstand higher pressure drops.
Product Specifications
Feed Spacer Permeate Flow Rate Stabilized Salt
Product Part Number Thickness (mil) gpd (m3/d) Rejection %
BW30-4040 80783 34 2,400 (9.1) 99.5
BW30-2540 80766 28 1,000 (3.8) 99.5
1. Permeate flow and salt rejection based on the following test conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl and 225 psig (15.5 bar), pH 8, 77ºF
(25ºC) and 15% recovery.
2. Minimum salt rejection is 98.0%.
3. Permeate flows for individual elements may vary +/-20%.
Figure 1
Product A B C D
BW30-4040 40.0 (1,016) 1.05 (26.7) 0.75 (19) 3.9 (99)
BW30-2540 40.0 (1,016) 1.19 (30.2) 0.75 (19) 2.4 (61)
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1. Refer to DOW FILMTEC™ Design Guidelines for multiple-element systems.
2. BW30-2540 elements fit nominal 2.5-inch I.D. pressure vessel. BW30-4040 elements fit nominal 4-inch I.D. pressure vessel.
Important Proper start-up of reverse osmosis water treatment systems is essential to prepare the membranes for
Information operating service and to prevent membrane damage due to overfeeding or hydraulic shock. Following
the proper start-up sequence also helps ensure that system operating parameters conform to design
specifications so that system water quality and productivity goals can be achieved.
Before initiating system start-up procedures, membrane pretreatment, loading of the membrane
elements, instrument calibration and other system checks should be completed.
Please refer to the application information literature entitled “Start-Up Sequence” (Form No. 609-02077)
for more information.
Operation Avoid any abrupt pressure or cross-flow variations on the spiral elements during start-up, shutdown,
Guidelines cleaning or other sequences to prevent possible membrane damage. During start-up, a gradual change
from a standstill to operating state is recommended as follows:
• Feed pressure should be increased gradually over a 30-60 second time frame.
• Cross-flow velocity at set operating point should be achieved gradually over 15-20 seconds.
• Permeate obtained from first hour of operation should be discarded.
General Information • Keep elements moist at all times after initial wetting
• If operating limits and guidelines given in this bulletin are not strictly followed, the limited warranty
will be null and void. Refer to DOW FILMTEC™ Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Element
Three-Year Prorated Limited Warranty (Form No. 609-35010)
• To prevent biological growth during prolonged system shutdowns, it is recommended that
membrane elements be immersed in a preservative solution
• The customer is fully responsible for the effects of incompatible chemicals and lubricants on
elements
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• Maximum pressure drop across an entire pressure vessel (housing) is 50 psi (3.4 bar)
• Avoid static permeate-side backpressure at all times
Regulatory Note These membranes may be subject to drinking water application restrictions in some countries: please
check the application status before use and sale.
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Customer Information Group: pathogen reduction is dependent on the complete system design and on the operation and maintenance of the system.
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