Brackish 8040 — High Performance / Fouling Resistant
HMBW-34-400-FR
High-performance industrial brackish water reverse osmosis element engineered for challenging feed conditions, improved fouling resistance and stable long-term operation.
Key Performance
Active Area
400
ft²
Permeate Flow
11,500
GPD
Salt Rejection
99.7%
Stabilised
Feed Spacer
34
mil
Performance values are based on Hi-Tech's specified element test conditions and should be considered alongside actual feed-water and system operating conditions.
Technical Data
Performance specifications.
Key performance values for the HMBW-34-400-FR high-performance industrial brackish-water reverse osmosis element.
Active Area
400 ft²
37.2 m²
Permeate Flow
11,500 GPD
43.53 m³/day
Stabilised Salt Rejection
99.7%
Nominal performance
Operating Pressure
150 psi
10.3 bar
Feed Spacer
34 mil
Fouling-resistant configuration
Element Format
8040
8 inch × 40 inch
Operating Envelope
Operating limits.
System design and operation should follow the current manufacturer datasheet and project-specific engineering requirements.
Maximum Operating Temperature
45°C
113°F
Maximum Operating Pressure
600 psi
41 bar
Maximum Feed Flow Rate
75 gpm
409 L/min
pH Range
2–11
1–13 during cleaning
Maximum Feed SDI
5
SDI
Free Chlorine Tolerance
< 0.1 ppm
Pretreatment recommended
Feed Water Turbidity
1.0 NTU
Maximum
Maximum Pressure Drop
15 psi
1.0 bar per element
Physical Specifications
Standard 8040 geometry.
Designed for compatibility with standard industrial 8-inch reverse osmosis pressure vessels.
Weight
10.60 kg
23.37 lbs
Length
40 in
1016 mm
Diameter
7.9 in
201 mm
Permeate Tube
1.125 in
29 mm
Key Features
Engineered to resist fouling.
Dry-shipped for extended shelf life
100% vacuum leak tested for structural integrity
Compatible with standard RO housings
Advanced feed spacer design to minimise fouling
Optimised flow dynamics to reduce pressure drop
Enhanced resistance to organic and particulate fouling
Durable for harsh feed-water conditions
Main Benefits
Less fouling. More uptime.
Reduced fouling and cleaning frequency
Improved system uptime
Lower chemical usage
Stable long-term performance
Applications
Built for challenging industrial feed water.
Wastewater reuse systems
Effluent treatment plants
High-organic load water streams
ZLD / MLD systems
Industrial recycling processes
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