BW-8040FR Anti-Fouling Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element for Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Water Reuse
The BW-8040FR FR Series anti-fouling RO membrane element is designed for demanding industrial water treatment applications including wastewater reuse, reclaimed water systems, and high-fouling feedwater conditions. Built with advanced aromatic polyamide membrane technology, it delivers strong anti-fouling performance, high salt rejection, and stable long-term operation.
The BW-8040FR membrane is engineered to solve common operational challenges in reverse osmosis systems such as membrane fouling, pressure drop increase, and frequent chemical cleaning. Its optimized surface structure improves hydrophilicity and reduces the adhesion of organic matter, colloids, and biological contaminants.
It is widely used in industrial wastewater reuse, municipal water recycling, and RO concentrate treatment systems where feedwater salinity is below 10,000 mg/L.
Specifications and Parameters
| Model | Active Area | Concentrate Channel Spacer | Permeate Flow Rate | Stabilized Salt Rejection | Minimum Salt Rejection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW-8040FR | 365 ft² (33.9 m²) | 34 mil | 9,500 GPD (35.9 m³/d) | 99.70% | 99.60% |
Standard Test Conditions
| Test Solution | Temperature | pH | Operating Pressure | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 mg/L NaCl | 25°C | 7.5 – 8.0 | 225 psi / 1.55 MPa | 15% |
Membrane Operating Limits
| Operating Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 600 psi / 4.14 MPa |
| Maximum Feed Flow Rate | 17.0 m³/h |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 45°C |
| Maximum Feed SDI15 | 5.0 |
| Free Chlorine Tolerance | 0.1 mg/L |
| Continuous pH Range | 3 – 10 |
| Cleaning pH Range | 1 – 13 |
| Maximum Pressure Drop | 15 psi / 0.1 MPa |
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Our products are widely applied in industrial wastewater treatment, reclaimed water reuse, municipal sewage treatment, and high-fouling industrial water purification systems.
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