Filmtec XLE-440

Filmtec XLE-440 membrane Extra Low Energy RO Element. The FILMTEC™ XLE-440 is an extra low energy, high productivity brackish water reverse osmosis element designed to deliver high quality water at low operating costs for municipal and industrial water applications..
Product name	XLE-440
Part number	101060
Nominal Active Surface Area	440 (41) ft2 (m2)
Permeate Flow Rate	12,700 (48) gpd (m3/d)
Stabilized Salt Rejection	99 %
1. Permeate flow and salt rejection based on the following test conditions: 500 ppm NaCl, pressure specified above, 77°F (25°C) and 15% recovery.
Membrane Type	Polyamide Thin-Film Composite (Filmtech)
Maximum Operating Temperature	113°F (45°C)
Maximum Feed Flow Rate	14 (3.2) gpm (m3/hr)
Maximum pressure drop	15 psig (1.0 bar)
pH Range, Continuous Operation	2-11
pH Range, Short Term Cleaning	1-13
Maximum Feed Silt Density Index	SDI 5
Free Chlorine Tolerance	< 0.1 ppm

Important Information:

Proper start-up of reverse osmosis water treatment systems is essential to prepare the membranes for 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 Guidelines:

Avoid any abrupt pressure or cross-flow variations on the spiral elements during start-up, shutdown, 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. 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. Maximum pressure drop across an entire pressure vessel (housing) is 50 psi (3.4 bar). Avoid static permeate-side backpressure at all times.

Notice: The use of this product in and of itself does not necessarily guarantee the removal of cysts and pathogens from water. Effective cyst and pathogen reduction is dependent on the complete system design and on the operation and maintenance of the system. Notice: No freedom from any patent owned by Seller or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, 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 governmental enactments. Seller assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

The FILMTEC™ XLE-440 is an extra low energy, high productivity brackish water reverse osmosis element designed to deliver high quality water at low operating costs for municipal and industrial water applications. Its high active area design coupled with the highly productive XLE membrane makes FILMTEC XLE-440 the lowest pressure RO element – resulting in lower energy costs.
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XLE-440 will operate in many systems at less than half the feed pressure of a standard high rejection RO element and at up to 30% less pressure than other low energy membranes, resulting in lifetime energy savings greater than 100% of the initial membrane investment. With 440 square feet (41 square meters) of active membrane area, the FILMTEC XLE-440 element gives system designers the option of designing a system with fewer membrane elements, requiring lower capital expenditures for membranes and compenents. Automated, precision fabrication allows for the industry’s highest active membrane area without compromising the thickness of the feed spacer, resulting in less fouling, less cleaning downtime and lower operating costs than competitive products using thinner spacers. XLE-440 is perfectly suited for cold water feeds as the element’s high productivity will deliver lower energy costs and/or higher permeate flow.

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