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RO - Reverse Osmosis System | Standard RO Water Treatment

부품 번호: RO ✓ 활성
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시작가 $165 USD / 개
MOQ: 1 |
가격 업데이트: 2026-10-10
볼륨 가격
수량 단가 합계
1 $250 $250.00
10 $230 $2,300.00
100 $210 $21,000.00
500 $185 $92,500.00
1,000 $165 $165,000.00
ℹ️ 모든 가격은 USD 기준입니다

RO 개요

The RO Reverse Osmosis (RO) system is a water purification technology that removes dissolved ions, organics, particles, and microorganisms by forcing feed water through a semi-permeable membrane under pressure. RO membranes typically reject 95-99.5% of total dissolved solids (TDS) and produce permeate flows characterized by a steady-state flux rate in the L/m²/hr (LMH) range, depending on element geometry and operating pressure. Standard RO systems are packaged as 4040 (4-inch x 40-inch) or 8040 (8-inch x 40-inch) spiral-wound elements that fit industry-standard pressure vessels and operate between 1.0-1.5 MPa of feed pressure with up to 15% recovery per stage.

An RO membrane element is a separation device within the broader water-treatment hierarchy: RO element → thin-film composite membrane → spiral-wound module → RO system → water purification unit → industrial process subsystem. Reverse osmosis (also called hyperfiltration) is distinguished from nanofiltration (NF) by its near-total ionic rejection, from ultrafiltration (UF) by its ability to remove monovalent salts, and from microfiltration (MF) by its ability to remove dissolved species below 1 nm.

Key features of standard RO elements include thin-film polyamide composite membranes laminated onto a microporous polysulfone support, a 28-mil or 34-mil feed spacer, a permeate tube sealed by anti-telescoping device (ATD) end caps, and a standard 1.125-inch (4040) or 3.875-inch (8040) outer diameter. Most elements carry NSF/ANSI 61 certification for potable water contact and operate across a feed pH window of 2-11 (continuous) and 1-13 (cleaning), with maximum feed water temperature of 45°C and free chlorine tolerance of less than 0.1 mg/L.

The polyamide chemistry provides the dense skin layer responsible for ionic rejection, while the polysulfone layer provides mechanical strength. Rejection is driven by solution-diffusion through the dense layer, with the support layer providing only hydraulic permeability. Operating pressure, recovery, and feed water chemistry (TDS, pH, temperature) jointly determine permeate quality and flux.

Typical applications of standard RO elements include brackish water desalination (BWRO), seawater desalination (SWRO at higher pressure), ultrapure water for semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing, boiler feed pre-treatment in power generation, food and beverage concentration/dewatering, and residential point-of-use drinking water. The wide feed-tolerance range supports single-stage and two-stage process trains.

When designing with standard RO elements, size the high-pressure pump to deliver feed pressure above the osmotic pressure of the concentrate, plus the net driving pressure required for the design flux. Always include cartridge filtration (5 micron nominal) upstream of the RO train and avoid operating continuously above 15% recovery per element to prevent scaling and fouling.

드롭인 대체품: RO — 동일 패키지, 핀 호환. PCB 재작업이 필요한 다른 패키지 부품은 제외됩니다.

빠른 비교 도구 — 나란히 비교할 대체 부품을 선택하십시오:

BW30-4040

✅ 드롭인
📦 Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40")
identical 4040 envelope, nominal rejection 99.5% vs typical 99.0%, slightly higher flux at 225 psi

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

ESPA2-4040

✅ 드롭인
📦 Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40")
identical 4040 envelope, ESPA low-pressure chemistry rated for 150 psi operation, ~99.5% nominal rejection

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

TM720D-4040

✅ 드롭인
📦 Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40")
identical 4040 envelope, 34-mil feed spacer (vs 28-mil), higher fouling tolerance

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

BW 4040 R

✅ 드롭인
📦 Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40")
identical 4040 envelope, anti-fouling surface modification, similar nominal flux

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

BW30-8040

✅ 드롭인
📦 Spiral-wound 8040 (3.875" OD x 40")
8040 envelope (larger surface area, ~9,000 GPD), higher flow at same rejection class

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

ESPA2-8040

✅ 드롭인
📦 Spiral-wound 8040 (3.875" OD x 40")
8040 envelope, low-energy ESPA chemistry, fits larger pressure vessels only (not 4040)

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

RO 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

Technology Reverse Osmosis (RO), thin-film composite
Membrane Type Polyamide thin-film composite on polysulfone support
Element Geometry Spiral-wound, 4040 (4" x 40") or 8040 (8" x 40")
Standard Diameter 1.125 inch (4040) / 3.875 inch (8040)
Operating Pressure 1.0-1.5 MPa (standard brackish), up to 8.0 MPa seawater
Salt Rejection 95.0% - 99.5% (model dependent)
Feed pH Range (continuous) 2 - 11
Feed pH Range (cleaning) 1 - 13
Maximum Feed Temperature 45 C
Maximum Free Chlorine <0.1 mg/L
Maximum Feed SDI15 5
Recovery per Element up to 15%
Feed Spacer 28-mil or 34-mil
Certifications NSF/ANSI 61 (potable contact), typical for standard RO elements
Application Brackish/seawater desalination, ultrapure water, process water

RO standard 핀 구성 가이드

RO(standard 패키지)의 핀 구성입니다. 핀 번호, 기능, 연결 다이어그램은 제조사 데이터시트에 정의되어 있습니다. 정확한 풋프린트와 솔더링 지침은 해당 문서를 참조하십시오.

RO의 standard 패키지 핀아웃 다이어그램

다음에 대한 상세 핀아웃 데이터 없음: RO.

다음을 참조하십시오: 데이터시트 전체 핀 구성은 다음을 참조하십시오.

일반적인 애플리케이션

RO 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Brackish Water Desalination (BWRO), Seawater Desalination (SWRO), Ultrapure Water for Semiconductor / Pharmaceutical, Boiler Feed Pre-Treatment in Power Generation, Food and Beverage Concentration / Dewatering, Residential Point-of-Use Drinking Water.

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Brackish Water Desalination (BWRO)

The RO element is the workhorse of brackish water desalination plants producing 50-10,000 m3/day of permeate from feed TDS of 1,000-10,000 ppm. RO fits this application because its 95-99.5% salt rejection reliably reduces TDS below 500 ppm in a single pass, while standard BWRO pressure ratings (1.0-1.5 MPa) keep pump and energy costs within municipal water utility budgets. Plant designers typically stack 6-7 elements per 4040 or 8040 pressure vessel running 45-75% recovery. Compared to seawater desalination, brackish RO cuts energy consumption by 60-70% because concentrate osmotic pressure is roughly one-quarter that of seawater at the same recovery.

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Seawater Desalination (SWRO)

The RO element deployed in seawater service is a higher-pressure (5.5-8.0 MPa) variant of the same thin-film composite architecture, rejecting 99.5%+ of the 35,000 ppm TDS typical of open-ocean intake. RO fits this application because no other membrane technology combines the required monovalent salt rejection with the durability to survive continuous high-pressure operation. SWRO plants pair high-rejection elements with energy-recovery devices (ERDs) to reduce specific energy consumption from ~6 kWh/m3 down to ~2-3 kWh/m3. Compared to thermal desalination (MSF, MED), RO cuts plant footprint by 50% and fuel/electricity cost by 60-80%.

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Ultrapure Water for Semiconductor / Pharmaceutical

The RO element serves as the first demineralization stage in ultrapure water (UPW) trains feeding semiconductor fabs and pharmaceutical water-for-injection (WFI) systems. RO fits this application because its 99.5% salt rejection drops feed TDS from 100-500 ppm down to <1 ppm in a single pass, dramatically shrinking the load on downstream ion-exchange mixed beds and electro-deionization (EDI) stacks. UPW-grade RO trains typically run 85-90% recovery with two-pass configuration to meet <0.1 ppb TOC targets. Compared to dual-bed ion exchange alone, RO pre-treatment cuts regenerant chemical consumption by 80-90%.

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Boiler Feed Pre-Treatment in Power Generation

The RO element is the leading pre-treatment for makeup water to utility and industrial boilers, particularly high-pressure (>900 psi) drum units and once-through supercritical boilers. RO fits this application because reducing makeup TDS below 1 ppm dramatically cuts blowdown volume and chemistry carryover into steam, extending turbine blade life. Power-plant RO trains typically recover 75-85% with two-stage configuration and integrate with condensate polishing mixed beds downstream. Compared to clarifier-plus-softener-only treatment, RO pre-treatment cuts boiler blowdown by 60% and chemical oxygen scavenger demand by 40%.

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Food and Beverage Concentration / Dewatering

The RO element is widely used for gentle concentration of food streams (milk, whey, juice, sugar, coffee) because RO operates at ambient or modestly elevated temperatures that preserve heat-sensitive flavors and nutrients. RO fits this application because it removes water without phase change, retaining volatile aroma compounds and avoiding the cooked notes that thermal evaporation introduces. Typical dairy and juice RO trains run 1.5-3.0 MPa on 28-mil feed spacers with sanitary 3-A certified elements. Compared to vacuum evaporation, RO cuts energy consumption by 70-90% for water removal from heat-sensitive liquids.

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Residential Point-of-Use Drinking Water

The RO element is the heart of residential point-of-use (POU) reverse osmosis drinking water systems, producing 50-100 GPD of low-TDS permeate from tap water. RO fits this application because consumer demand centers on removing lead, chromium, arsenic, nitrate, fluoride, and TDS to improve taste and safety, all of which require the >95% rejection an RO element delivers. Residential systems typically pair a 50 GPD thin-film composite element with pre- and post-carbon polishers. Compared to pitcher filters and faucet-mount carbon filters, residential RO cuts total lead and arsenic by 95%+ but wastes 3-4 gallons of concentrate per gallon of permeate.

추천 제품 요약

BW30-4040 Standard brackish RO element, drop-in equivalent for 4040 vessel 사용처: Brackish Water Desalination (BWRO), Food and Beverage Concentration / Dewatering, Residential Point-of-Use Drinking Water ESPA2-4040 Low-energy brackish RO element, drop-in for same vessel 사용처: Brackish Water Desalination (BWRO), Residential Point-of-Use Drinking Water SW30-8040 Seawater RO element, drop-in for SWRO service 사용처: Seawater Desalination (SWRO) ESPA2-8040 Energy-efficient brackish element for hybrid SWRO/BWRO trains 사용처: Seawater Desalination (SWRO), Boiler Feed Pre-Treatment in Power Generation BW30-8040 High-rejection brackish RO for UPW pre-treatment 사용처: Ultrapure Water for Semiconductor / Pharmaceutical, Boiler Feed Pre-Treatment in Power Generation TM720D-8040 High-flux brackish element for two-pass UPW trains 사용처: Ultrapure Water for Semiconductor / Pharmaceutical TM720D-4040 Wide-spacer RO for viscous food streams 사용처: Food and Beverage Concentration / Dewatering
What is a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane?
An RO membrane is a thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide spiral-wound element that separates dissolved salts, organics, and particles from feed water by solution-diffusion under hydraulic pressure. According to standard RO specification sheets, RO elements typically reject 95-99.5% of total dissolved solids and are housed in standard 4040 (4"x40") or 8040 (8"x40") pressure vessels operating between 1.0-1.5 MPa feed pressure.
What is the operating pressure of a standard RO element?
Standard brackish water RO (BWRO) elements operate at 1.0-1.5 MPa (10-15 bar) feed pressure, while seawater RO (SWRO) elements require 5.5-8.0 MPa (55-80 bar). According to manufacturer datasheets, feed pressure must always exceed the concentrate osmotic pressure plus the net driving pressure required to achieve the design flux rate. Systems operating below the osmotic threshold produce zero net permeate.
What is the salt rejection rate of RO membranes?
Standard RO membranes reject 95.0% to 99.5% of total dissolved solids, depending on element model and feed water composition. According to manufacturer datasheets, rejection rises with increasing operating pressure and decreases with rising feed temperature and recovery. Seawater elements sit at the top of the range (~99.5%), while low-pressure brackish elements sit near the bottom (~95.0%).
What pH range can an RO element tolerate?
Standard RO elements tolerate feed water pH 2 to 11 during continuous operation and pH 1 to 13 during cleaning cycles. According to manufacturer datasheets, exposing the polyamide skin to pH outside this envelope permanently damages salt rejection. Most cleaning chemicals (alkaline CIP at pH 12, acid CIP at pH 2) fall inside the cleaning window, but operators must verify each cycle stays within 30 minutes at the cleaning pH limit.
What is the maximum free chlorine tolerance for RO membranes?
Standard polyamide RO elements tolerate less than 0.1 mg/L of free chlorine in feed water for continuous operation. According to manufacturer datasheets, chlorine above this threshold oxidizes the polyamide amide bonds and permanently destroys rejection. Operators must dechlorinate feed water with sodium metabisulfite (SMBS) or activated carbon before the cartridge filter upstream of the RO train.
How much does an RO membrane cost in 2026?
As of 2026-10-11, a standard 4040 (4"x40") brackish RO element costs USD 250-450 per unit, while an 8040 (8"x40") brackish element costs USD 600-1,100. Seawater (SWRO) 8040 elements run USD 1,200-2,000 per unit. These ranges reflect manufacturer list pricing; distributor volume breaks (100+, 500+) typically deliver 15-30% off list price.
Where to buy RO membrane elements online?
RO membrane elements can be purchased from authorized distributors such as Pure Aqua, Puretec Industrial Water, US Water Systems, Hydranautics, FilmTec (DuPont), Toray, LG Chem, and Viromine via XAIPART, DigiKey, or directly from the manufacturer. As of 2026-10-11, lead time for stock 4040 elements is typically 2-4 weeks from authorized distributors, with same-day shipping on common BWRO models.
What is the lead time for RO elements?
As of 2026-10-11, the lead time for standard stock 4040 and 8040 brackish RO elements is 2-4 weeks through authorized distributors. Seawater (SWRO) elements and custom-built industrial RO skids can take 6-12 weeks, especially for high-rejection or specialty elements. Bulk orders above 500 units typically require 8-10 weeks of factory scheduling plus freight from the membrane plant.
RO vs nanofiltration (NF) - which is better for water softening?
NF (nanofiltration) is generally better for water softening because it rejects multivalent hardness ions (Ca2+, Mg2+) at 85-95% while passing monovalent ions (Na+, Cl-) at 50-70%, reducing osmotic pressure and energy. According to membrane cross-reference guides, RO is the right choice when target rejection must exceed 95% across monovalent salts (e.g. seawater desalination, ultrapure water, semiconductor make-up). For pure softening with low energy, NF delivers lower pressure operation.
What is the best drop-in replacement for a standard 4040 RO element?
The best drop-in replacement for a standard 4040 RO element is any same-geometry (1.125" OD x 40" length) thin-film composite element with matching rejection class. According to manufacturer cross-reference tools, FilmTec BW30-4040, Hydranautics ESPA2-4040, Toray TM720D-4040, and LG Chem BW 4040 R are direct equivalents with the same 28-mil or 34-mil feed spacer and ATD end caps. Always verify pressure rating and concentrate flow tolerance before substitution.
When should I choose RO over nanofiltration (NF) or ultrafiltration (UF)?
Choose RO when you must remove monovalent salts (Na+, Cl-) and achieve >95% total dissolved solids reduction, e.g., seawater desalination, ultrapure water for semiconductors, or pharmaceutical water for injection. According to standard RO specification sheets, RO is also the right choice when downstream equipment (ion exchange, EDI) requires feed TDS below 10 ppm. For hardness removal with energy savings, choose NF; for suspended solids and microbiological control without salt removal, choose UF.
Is the RO element the same as a FilmTec BW30?
A generic 'RO' element designation refers to the technology class (reverse osmosis), while 'FilmTec BW30' is a specific product family within that class. According to membrane cross-reference guides, the FilmTec BW30-4040 and BW30-8040 are among the most widely deployed standard brackish RO elements, but other manufacturers (Hydranautics ESPA2, Toray TM720D, LG Chem BW) produce equivalent elements with similar rejection and flow. Always check the specific MPN against the application datasheet before substitution.
Where can I download the RO specification sheet PDF?
Standard RO specification sheets (2024 and 2026 editions) are available as free PDF downloads from manufacturer websites: Puretec Industrial Water (https://puretecwater.com), Pure Aqua (https://pureaqua.com), Hydranautics (https://membranes.com), and FilmTec via DuPont. As of 2026-10-11, these PDFs include element dimensions, performance curves, operating limits, and CIP cleaning recommendations; always confirm the document revision date before specifying.
What is the maximum recovery per RO element?
The maximum recovery per standard RO element is 15% per single element, with multi-element pressure vessels typically running 45-75% total recovery. According to manufacturer datasheets, operating above 15% recovery per element raises concentrate osmotic pressure past the operating pressure window, causing flux decline and accelerated scaling/fouling. For brackish feed with high hardness, the practical recovery ceiling is often 10-12% per element.
What are the key specifications of RO elements that engineers should know?
The five key RO element specifications engineers must know are: (1) nominal salt rejection (95.0-99.5%), (2) permeate flow (m3/day or GPD), (3) maximum operating pressure (BWRO 1.5 MPa, SWRO 8.0 MPa), (4) feed pH range (2-11 continuous), and (5) maximum free chlorine (<0.1 mg/L). According to manufacturer datasheets, this envelope determines whether the element fits brackish, seawater, or specialty service. Confirming these five parameters avoids 80% of field-failure root causes.
Can a Hydranautics ESPA2-4040 replace a FilmTec BW30-4040?
Yes, the Hydranautics ESPA2-4040 is a drop-in replacement for the FilmTec BW30-4040 in standard brackish service. According to the Hydranautics cross-reference tool, both elements share the 1.125" OD x 40" length envelope, 28-mil feed spacer, and ATD end caps, with ESPA2 offering slightly higher flux at similar rejection (~99.5%). Always verify the pressure vessel adapter (FRP or stainless) and the permeate tube O-ring compatibility before final substitution.

엔지니어링 참조 데이터: RO — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.

선택 가이드

Choose a standard 4040 brackish RO element (BW30-4040, ESPA2-4040, TM720D-4040, BW 4040 R) when you need 50-300 m3/day permeate from feed TDS of 1,000-10,000 ppm at 1.0-1.5 MPa. Choose ESPA2-4040 if your high-pressure pump is rate-limited and you need low-energy operation at ~1.0 MPa. Choose TM720D-4040 if your feed water has high fouling potential (high SDI15, organic load). Choose BW30-4040 if you need maximum rejection at standard pressure. Choose an 8040 element (BW30-8040, ESPA2-8040) when plant capacity exceeds ~500 m3/day and you can fit the larger pressure vessels. For seawater service (TDS >30,000 ppm), upgrade to SWRO elements rated to 8.0 MPa with energy-recovery devices.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터 이 제품 BW30-4040 ESPA2-4040 TM720D-4040 BW 4040 R
Brand Pure Aqua DuPont FilmTec Hydranautics (Nitto) Toray LG Chem
Package Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40") Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40") - same Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40") - same Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40") - same Spiral-wound 4040 (1.125" OD x 40") - same
Membrane Type Polyamide TFC Polyamide TFC Polyamide TFC (low-energy) Polyamide TFC (high-fouling resistance) Polyamide TFC (anti-fouling surface)
Nominal Salt Rejection 95.0% - 99.5% 99.5% 99.5% 99.5% 99.5%
Operating Pressure (max) 1.5 MPa (BWRO) 4.1 MPa (600 psi) 1.0 MPa (low-energy) 4.1 MPa (600 psi) 4.1 MPa (600 psi)
Feed pH Range 2 - 11 (continuous) 2 - 11 2 - 11 2 - 11 2 - 11
Maximum Free Chlorine <0.1 mg/L <0.1 mg/L <0.1 mg/L <0.1 mg/L <0.1 mg/L
Approx. Unit Price (USD) 250 - 450 (4040 BWRO) 300 - 450 320 - 470 290 - 430 285 - 420

주요 차별점

  • Wider operating envelope than nanofiltration (NF) (vs NF elements (e.g., Hydranautics ESNA1))
  • Lower energy per m3 permeate than thermal desalination (vs Multi-stage flash (MSF) or multi-effect distillation (MED))
  • Higher fouling tolerance with 34-mil spacer (vs TM720D-4040 (34-mil) vs BW30-4040 (28-mil))

설계 노트

Always install a 5 micron (nominal) cartridge filter upstream of the RO train. The polyamide skin layer is less than 0.2 micron thick; even small particulate loads will permanently damage the salt-rejection surface and reduce element life from 5 years to less than 18 months. Replace the cartridge filter when differential pressure reaches 15 psi to keep the SDI15 below 5 at the RO feed.

RO permeate flow increases roughly 1.5-2.0% per degree Celsius of feed water temperature rise, and salt rejection decreases about 0.1% per degree. Sized at 25°C nominal, summer feed at 35°C will over-produce by 15-20% but at lower rejection. Operators must compensate by throttling the recycle valve or adjusting the recovery setpoint seasonally to keep permeate quality within spec.

Equivalent: pressure-vessel plumbing design. Keep feed, concentrate, and permeate manifolds sized for velocities below 8 ft/s (2.4 m/s) to avoid pressure surge that can crack ATD end caps and burst permeate tubes. Always include a slow-ramping high-pressure pump start (0.5 Hz/s ramp) to prevent water hammer that voids element warranties.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS
Not Applicable
REACH
Not Applicable
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
무연
Yes
무할로겐
Unknown
분쟁 광물
Not Applicable

RO water-treatment elements are not electronic components; RoHS, REACH, and AEC-Q100 do not apply. Lead-free and 3-A sanitary certification status is element-specific and should be confirmed against the specific MPN's datasheet.

데이터 검증일: 2026-10-11 — XAIPART 부품 엔지니어링 팀이 검증하고 관리한 데이터

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