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Aquaporin Inside Clear Ultra 4040
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Summary
Product Identification
The Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR series features biomimetic brackish water reverse osmosis products. The CLEAR Ultra products are ultra low-energy reverse osmosis elements designed to maximize energy savings in water production and reuse. They are suitable for drinking water purification, light industrial applications, and compact commercial solutions.
Product Features:
- Best-in-class permeate flow rate
- Deliver great permeate quality at ultra-low pressure
- Reliable performance in long-term operation
Product Water
Performance Specifications The stated product performances are tested at 25 °C (77 °F), 15% recovery, pH 7–8. Permeate flow rates and rejections are stated after a minimum of 60 minutes of operation. Flow rates for individual elements may vary but will be no more than 15% below the value shown.
| Product Name | Item No. | Element Type | Spacer Thickness (mil) | Permeate Flow Rate (GPD) | Stabilized Salt Rejection | Minimum Rejection | Feed Water | Pressure (psi / bar) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR Ultra 4040 | 40111 | Wet, fiberglass | 34 | 2,600 | 99.0% | 98.0% | 500 ppm NaCl | 100 / 6.9 |
| Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR Ultra 4040XL | 40112 | Wet, fiberglass | 27 | 3,100 | 99.0% | 98.0% | 500 ppm NaCl | 100 / 6.9 |
| Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR Ultra 8040-400 | 40131 | Wet, fiberglass | 34 | 12,500 | 99.0% | 98.0% | 500 ppm NaCl | 100 / 6.9 |
| Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR Ultra 8040-440 | 40130 | Wet, fiberglass | 27 | 13,500 | 99.0% | 98.0% | 500 ppm NaCl | 100 / 6.9 |
Operating Limits
- Maximum operating pressure:
- 4040 series: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
- 8040 series: 600 psi (41.4 bar)
- Maximum feed flow rate:
- 4040 series: 16 gpm (3.6 m³/h)
- 8040 series: 75 gpm (17 m³/h)
- Maximum operating temperature: 45 °C (113 °F)
- pH range (operation): 3–10
- pH range (short-term cleaning, 25 °C / 77 °F): 1–12
- Maximum pressure drop: 15 psi (1 bar) per element; 60 psi (4 bar) per vessel (min. 4 elements)
Feed Water
- Maximum feed water SDI: 5 (15 min)
- Maximum feed water turbidity: 1 NTU
- Free chlorine tolerance: < 0.1 ppm (Note: The presence of free chlorine and other oxidizing agents can cause premature membrane failure. Oxidation damage is not covered under warranty.)
Mechanical / Hydraulic
Element Dimensions (inches / millimeters)
- Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR Ultra 4040 series:
- Length (A): 40.0 / 1016.0
- Brine Seal Diameter (B): 1.05 / 26.7
- Permeate Tube Diameter (C): 0.75 / 19.1
- Element Diameter (D): 3.95 / 100.3
- Fits standard 4 inch inner diameter pressure vessels.
- Aquaporin Inside® CLEAR Ultra 8040 series:
- Length (A): 40.0 / 1016.0
- Brine Seal Diameter (B): 1.125 / 28.6
- Element Diameter (C): 7.9 / 200
- Fits standard 8 inch inner diameter pressure vessels.
Additional Information
- Permeate from the first hour of operation should be discarded and not used for consumption.
- Keep elements moist at all times after initial wetting.
- For detailed information on handling, storage, preservation, and optimal operation, refer to the "Handling, Storage, and Preservation of Industrial Aquaporin Inside® RO Membrane Elements" guide and the "Industrial Aquaporin Inside® RO Membrane Element User Manual".
- For membrane cleaning procedures, refer to the "Membrane Clean-in-Place (CIP) Guide for Industrial Aquaporin Inside® RO Membrane Elements".
- This product may be subject to drinking water application restrictions in some countries.
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