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AK series

Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for AK series. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.

Summary

Product identification

The AK Series of Low Energy Brackish Water RO Elements are part of the A-Series family of proprietary thin-film reverse osmosis (TFM) elements. They are designed for high flux and high sodium chloride rejection at low operating pressures, allowing for significant energy savings.

Testing conditions for performance specifications: 500 ppm NaCl solution at 115 psi (793 kPa) operating pressure, 77°F (25°C), pH 7.5, and 15% recovery. Average salt rejection is measured after 24 hours of operation. Individual flow rates may vary ±20%.

ModelAverage Permeate Flow gpd (m³/day)Average NaCl RejectionMinimum NaCl Rejection
AK2540TM750 (2.8)99.0%98.0%
AK4040C2,300 (8.7)99.0%98.0%
AK4040FM2,200 (8.3)99.0%98.0%
AK4040TM2,200 (8.3)99.0%98.0%
AK8040F10,000 (37.9)99.0%98.0%
AK8040F 40011,000 (41.6)99.0%98.0%
AK8040F 44012,000 (45.4)99.0%98.0%

Mechanical / hydraulic

Element properties and dimensions are indicative and may vary within normal manufacturing tolerances.

ModelMembrane Area ft² (m²)Outer WrapPart Number
AK2540TM27 (2.5)Tape1206802
AK4040C90 (8.4)Cage1223696
AK4040FM85 (7.9)Fiberglass3039082
AK4040TM85 (7.9)Tape3039149
AK8040F365 (33.9)Fiberglass3039160
AK8040F 400400 (37.2)Fiberglass3039161
AK8040F 440440 (40.9)Fiberglass3194308

Note: AK4040C elements do not feature a brine seal.

ModelTypeDimensions, Inches (cm) ADimensions, Inches (cm) BDimensions, Inches (cm) CBoxed Weight lbs. (kg)
AK2540Male40.0 (101.6)0.75 (1.9)2.4 (6.1)5 (2.3)
AK4040CFemale40.0 (101.6)0.625 (1.59)3.9 (9.9)9 (4)
AK4040FMMale40.0 (101.6)0.75 (1.9)3.9 (9.9)9 (4)
AK4040TMMale40.0 (101.6)0.75 (1.9)3.9 (9.9)9 (4)
AK8040FFemale40.0 (101.6)1.125 (2.86)7.9 (20.1)35 (16)
AK8040F 400Female40.0 (101.6)1.125 (2.86)7.9 (20.1)35 (16)
AK8040F 440Female40.0 (101.6)1.125 (2.86)7.9 (20.1)35 (16)

For AK4040C, dimension 'A' includes the interconnector. Element Dimensions Diagrams (Female and Male types) are available in the full document.

Operating limits

  • Typical Operating Pressure: 100 psi (689 kPa)
  • Typical Operating Flux: 10-20 GFD (15-35 LMH)
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 600 psi (4,136 kPa)
  • Maximum Temperature:
    • Continuous operation: 122°F (50°C)
    • Clean In Place (CIP): 122°F (50°C)
  • pH Range:
    • Optimum rejection: 7.0-7.5
    • Continuous operation: 2.0-11.0
    • Clean In Place (CIP): 1.0-13.0
  • Maximum Pressure Drop:
    • Over an element: 15 psi (103 kPa)
    • Per housing: 50 psi (345 kPa)
  • Chlorine Tolerance: 1,000+ ppm x hours, dechlorination recommended

Feed water

  • NTU < 1
  • SDI₁₅ < 5

Disclaimer: This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions from the original PDF datasheet. For contractual data, always refer to the specific OEM PDF revision used on your project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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