CSM RE16040-BLF

Summary

Product identification

This is a low-pressure grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) element designed for brackish water applications.

• Model: RE16040-BLF
• Membrane type: Thin-Film Composite
• Membrane material: Polyamide (PA)
• Element configuration: Spiral-Wound, FRP Wrapping

Performance specifications

• Permeate flow rate: 46,000 GPD (174.1 m³/day)
• Nominal salt rejection: 99.2%
• Minimum salt rejection: 99.0%
• Effective membrane area: 1,600 ft² (148.6 m²)

Performance is based on data taken after 30 minutes of operation at the following test conditions:

• NaCl solution: 500 mg/L
• Applied pressure: 100 psig (0.7 MPa)
• Recovery: 15%
• Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C)
• pH: 6.5–7.0

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Dimensions (Model RE16040-BLF):
  • A: 40.0 inch (1,016 mm)
  • B: 16.0 inch (402 mm)
  • C: 3.0 inch (77 mm)
• Weight: 60 kg
• Fit: Nominal 16.0 inch (402 mm) I.D. pressure vessels
• Each membrane element is supplied with one interconnector (coupler) and five o-rings.

Operating limits

• Max. Pressure Drop / Element: 15 psi (0.1 MPa)
• Max. Pressure Drop / 240” Vessel: 60 psi (0.41 MPa)
• Max. Operating Pressure: 600 psi (4.14 MPa)
• Max. Feed Flow Rate: 252 gpm (57.2 m³/hr)
• Min. Concentrate Flow Rate: 64 gpm (14.5 m³/hr)
• Max. Operating Temperature: 113 °F (45 °C)
• Operating pH Range: 2.0–11.0
• CIP pH Range: 1.0–13.0

Feed water

• Max. Turbidity: 1.0 NTU
• Max. SDI (15 min): 5.0
• Max. Chlorine Concentration: < 0.1 mg/L

Chemical saturation limits (using antiscalants)

• Langlier Saturation Index (LSI): <+1.5
• Stiff and Davis Saturation Index (SDSI): <+0.5
• CaSO₄: 230% saturation
• SrSO₄: 800% saturation
• BaSO₄: 6,000% saturation
• SiO₂: 100% saturation

Disclaimer: This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions. Contractual data must match the OEM PDF revision used on the project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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