RO Water Plant Membrane
Model: 4040/8040
Water Rate: 2,500/11,000 GDP
Max. Working Pressure: 600 psi
Replace: Every 24 months or as needed
Salt Rejection: 99.5%
Max. Feedwater Temperature: 45°C
Max. Feedwater SDI: 5
Maximum Feed Water Turbidity: 1 NTU
4021/4040/8040 RO Water Plant Membrane: LP/BW Series RO membrane
Product Overview
Our RO Water Plant Membrane is a high-performance filtration element designed for large-scale water treatment plants, featuring proprietary self-cleaning crossflow technology. Unlike traditional RO membranes prone to surface fouling, this design uses a concentrate stream to continuously sweep away contaminants, reducing cleaning frequency by 50% and extending service life to 3-5 years-ideal for municipal water plants, pharmaceutical facilities, and desalination projects.
Key Technology: How Crossflow Self-Cleaning Works
- Continuous Contaminant Removal: Feedwater flows parallel to the membrane surface, with 15-20% of the stream carrying away trapped impurities (vs. dead-end filtration in conventional membranes).
- Reduced Fouling Risk: Minimizes scaling and organic deposition, lowering chemical cleaning costs by 40% in industrial applications.
Industrial-Grade Performance Metrics
99.7% Salt Rejection & 45-55 LMH Flux
Achieves stable salt rejection (>99.7%) for brackish water (TDS 5,000-10,000 ppm) and seawater (TDS 35,000 ppm), with water flux optimized for energy efficiency (45-55 liters per square meter per hour at 15 bar pressure).
3-5 Year Service Life (Industrial Standard: 2-3 Years)
Self-cleaning crossflow design reduces membrane replacement frequency by 40% compared to conventional elements, lowering total cost of ownership (TCO) for municipal water plants.
Wide Operating Range
- Pressure: 10-60 bar (suitable for brackish/seawater desalination)
- Temperature: 5-45°C
- pH: 2-11 (compatible with acidic/alkaline cleaning agents)
Sanitary & Industrial Certifications
Meets NSF/ANSI 61 for drinking water systems and CE certification for pharmaceutical-grade applications.

LP/BW RO membrane specification
|
Model |
LP-4021 |
LP-4040 |
BW-4040 |
LP-8040 |
BW-8040 |
|
Membrane Active Area ft2 (m2) |
36 (3.3) |
85 (7.9) |
85 (7.9) |
400 (37) |
400 (37) |
|
Operating pressure psi(Mpa) |
150 (1.05) |
150 (1.05) |
225 (1.55) |
150 (1.05) |
225 (1.55) |
|
Water production GPD(m³/d) |
1,000 (3.78) |
2,500 (9.5) |
2,500 (9.5) |
11,000 (40) |
11,000 (40) |
|
Salt rejection (%) |
99 |
99.5 |
99.6 |
99.5 |
99.6 |
|
Recovery rate (%) |
8 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
|
Max. operating pressure psi(Mpa) |
300 (2.1) |
300 (2.1) |
300 (2.1) |
600 (4.2) |
600 (4.2) |
|
Max. Working temperature |
45℃ |
45℃ |
45℃ |
45℃ |
45℃ |
|
Max. Inflow SDI |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Max. Water flow GPM (m³/h) |
15 (3.4) |
15 (3.4) |
15 (3.4) |
80 (18) |
80 (18) |
|
Free chlorine concentration (ppm) |
<0.1 |
<0.1 |
<0.1 |
<0.1 |
<0.1 |
|
Continuous running water PH range |
3-10 |
3-10 |
3-10 |
2-11 |
2-11 |
|
Chemical cleaning water PH range |
2-11 |
2-11 |
2-11 |
1-13 |
1-13 |
|
Max. Single membrane element pressure drop psi(Mpa) |
15 (0.1) |
15 (0.1) |
15 (0.1) |
15 (0.1) |
15 (0.1) |

FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between crossflow and dead-end filtration in RO membranes?
A: Crossflow filtration (our technology) uses a concentrate stream to sweep away contaminants, preventing fouling-ideal for high-TDS industrial water. Dead-end filtration traps impurities on the surface, requiring frequent cleaning (used in small-scale residential systems).
Q2: How to calculate the number of RO membranes needed for a 10,000 m³/day plant?
A: This blog post explains the calculation method in detail.
Q3: Does the membrane require special cleaning chemicals?
A: Compatible with standard RO cleaning agents (citric acid for scaling, NaOH for organics). We provide a free cleaning protocol guide with bulk orders.
Q4: What certifications does the RO Water Plant Membrane hold?
A: NSF/ANSI 61 (drinking water safety), CE (EU industrial standards), and ISO 9001 (manufacturing quality).
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