Product Data Sheet

Reverse Osmosis Membranes

FilmTec™ BW30 PRO-400/34 Element

High Rejection and High Performance Industry-Standard Brackish Water
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element
Key Features Key Applications
• Delivers consistent water quality and higher rejection and • Demineralization for industrial
flow than previous generation BW30 product applications, such as: Power
• Based on historical BW30 Industry-standard RO membrane Generation, Steel & Metal, Chemical
with decades of proven performance & Petrochemical
• Excellent durability resulting in stable, long-term • Municipal water purification
performance
• Enhanced fouling protection thanks to 34 mil feed spacer

Typical Properties

Active Area Feed Spacer Permeate Flow Stabilized Salt Minimum Salt
Product ft2 (m2) Thickness (mil) Rate gpd (m3/d) Rejection (%) Rejection (%)
FilmTec™ BW30 PRO-400/34 400 (37) 34 11,000 (42) 99.6 99.4

1. Permeate flow and salt rejection based on the following standard conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl, 225 psi (15.5 bar), 77°F (25°C), pH 8 and 15% recovery.
2. Flow rates for individual elements may vary but will be no more than 15% below the value shown.
3. Sales specifications may vary as design revisions take place.

Element Dimensions

A
Dimensions –
inches (mm)
A 40.0 (1,016)

C B B 7.9 (201)
C 1.125 ID (29)

ID = Inner Diameter
1 inch = 25.4 mm

FilmTec™ supplies coupler

part number 313198 with each
U-Cup Brine Seal Fiberglass Outer Wrap End Cap element. Each coupler includes
two 3-912 EPR O-rings (part
number 151705).

1. For element weight information refer to What is the weight of FilmTec™ elements as delivered? (Form No. 45-D04811-en)
2. For element packaging and shipping information refer to How are FilmTec™ elements packaged and shipped? (Form No. 45-D04811-en)

Form No. 45-D03745-en, Rev. 3

November 2024
Suggested Operating Conditions

Membrane Type Polyamide Thin-Film Composite 1. Maximum temperature for continuous operation
above pH 10 is 95°F (35°C).
Maximum Operating Temperature 1
113°F (45°C)
2. Refer to FilmTec™ Cleaning Guidelines (Form No.
45-D01696-en).
Maximum Operating Pressure 600 psi (41 bar)
3. For recommended feed and permeate flow rates,
Maximum Pressure Drop flux, and recovery for various feed sources, refer
to FilmTec™ Design Guidelines for multiple-
Per Element 15 psi (1.0 bar) element systems of 8-inch elements (Form No.
45-D01695-en).
Per Pressure Vessel (Minimum 4 Elements) 50 psi (3.5 bar) 4. Oxidation damage is not covered under warranty,
DuPont recommends removing residual free
pH Range chlorine by pretreatment prior to membrane
exposure. Please refer to Dechlorinating
Continuous Operation1 2 - 11 Feedwater (Form No. 45-D01569-en) for more
information.
Short-Term Cleaning (30 min.)2 1 - 13

Maximum Feed Flow 3

75 gpm (17 m3/h)

Maximum Feed Silt Density Index (SDI) SDI 5

Free Chlorine Tolerance4 < 0.1 ppm

Important General Information

• Keep elements moist at all times after initial wetting. Please consider good operating practices for the optimal
performance of the Reverse Osmosis membrane elements to
• For successful operation of Reverse Osmosis (RO) and
assure damage free operation:
Nanofiltration (NF) membrane systems, the operation must
follow the guidelines provided in the FilmTec™ Reverse
1. Loading of Pressure Vessels – Preparation & Element Loading
Osmosis / Nanofiltration Elements Operation Excellence and
(Form No. 45-D01602-en)
Limiting Conditions Tech Fact (Form No. 45-D04388-en).
2. System Operation, including plant Start-Up Sequence
• To prevent biological growth during prolonged system (Form No. 45-D01609-en) and RO & NF Systems Shutdown
shutdowns, it is recommended that membrane elements (Form No. 45-D01613-en)
be immersed in a preservative solution. 3. Handling, Preservation, and Storage (Form No. 45-D03716-en)
• The customer is fully responsible for the effects of
incompatible chemicals and lubricants on elements. Full information of plant design, system operation, and
troubleshooting is given in the FilmTec™ Reverse Osmosis
• Avoid static permeate-side backpressure at all times.
Membranes Technical Manual (Form No. 45-D01504-en).
• Permeate obtained from the first hour of operation should
be discarded.
• The use of this product in and of itself does not necessarily Regulatory Note
guarantee the removal of cysts and pathogens from water. This product may be subject to drinking water application
Effective cyst and pathogen reduction is dependent on restrictions in some countries; please check the application
the complete system design and on the operation and status before use and sale.
maintenance of the system.

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actual conditions. Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for
Customer’s use and for ensuring that Customer’s workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other
government enactments. The product shown in this literature may not be available for sale and/or available in all geographies where DuPont
is represented. The claims made may not have been approved for use in all countries. Please note that physical properties may vary
depending on certain conditions and while operating conditions stated in this document are intended to lengthen product lifespan and/or
improve product performance, it will ultimately depend on actual circumstances and is in no event a guarantee of achieving any specific
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