Our FILMTEC™ low-energy, high production reverse osmosis membranes deliver the industry's most reliable low energy solutions. Advanced membrane technology and automated fabrication allow these elements to deliver consistent performance that equipment suppliers, water treatment dealers, and residential customers can rely on. These premium-grade membranes deliver excellent performance in terms of flux, salt and organics rejection, and microbiological resistance, and they can operate over a pH range of 2 to 11, are resistant to compaction and are suitable for temperatures up to 45°C. Their performance remains stable over many years even under harsh operating conditions, and they operate effectively at lower water pressures to deliver energy cost savings enabling system builders to use lower cost components.
Membrane Description
MEM-LE-400 (11,500 GPD)
Proven performance and high productivity at low pressure to deliver energy savings for industrial and municipal applications where energy cost and unit price is a key factor. Delivers equivalent permeate flow at 40% lower feed pressure compared to comparable regular energy membranes.
Operating Limits
Membrane Type
Polyamide Thin-Film Composite
Maximum Operating Temperature
113°F (45°C)
Maximum Operating Pressure
600 psig (41 bar)
Maximum Pressure Drop
15 psig (1.0 bar)
pH Range, Continuous Operation
2-11
pH Range, Short-Term Cleaning
1-13
Maximum Feed Flow
85 gpm (19 m³/hr)
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.
Trouble-free tIf operating limits and guidelines given in this bulletin are not strictly followed, the DOW Filmtec Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration 3-year prorated limited warranty (Form No. 609-35010) will be null and void. reatment for a wide range of difficult feed water
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.
Regulatory Note
These membranes may be subject to drinking water application restrictions in some countries: please check the application status before use and sale.
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.
About Filmtec
FILMTEC Corporation is the leading manufacture of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membrane elements for industrial, municipal, commercial, and home drinking water treatment and purification, as well as for other specialty applications. The company was incorporated in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. FILMTEC Corporation is a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and part of Dow's Water & Process Solutions business group.
