Industry’s Filtration Partner
The A-Series, family of proprietary thin-film reverse osmosis membrane elements are characterized by high flux and high sodium chloride rejection. AG Standard Brackish Water Elements are selected when high rejection and operating pressures as low as 200 psig (1,379 kPa) are desired. These elements allow moderate energy savings, and are considered a standard in the industry.
Unit of Measure

Element Specification

Membrane

N/A A-Series, Thin-Film Membrane (TFM™)

Flow Average

N/A 9200 gpd34.8 m³/day

Salt Rejection Average (NaCl)

N/A 99.2 %

Salt Rejection Minimum (NaCl)

N/A 98.5 %

Note

N/A Average salt rejection after 24 hours operation. Individual flow rate may vary +25%/-15%.
Testing conditions: 2,000 ppm NaCl solution at 225 psig (1,551 kPa) operating pressure, 77 ºF, pH 7.5 and 15% recovery.

Active Area

N/A 350 ft²32.5 m²

Outer Wrap

N/A Net

Part Number

N/A 1231784

Dimensions and Weight

Dimension C (Outside Diameter)

N/A 7.9 in20.1 cm

Dimension A (Length)

N/A 40.0 in101.6 cm
Dimension B1 N/A 1.125 in2.86 cm

Boxed Weight

N/A 32 lb14.5 kg

Operating and CIP parameters

Typical Operating Pressure

N/A 200 psig1379 kPa

Typical Operating Flux

N/A 10 - 20 GFD15 - 35 LMH

Maximum Pressure (Tape Elements)

N/A 450 psig3103 kPa

Maximum Pressure (Other Outerwrap)

N/A 600 psig4137 kPa

Maximum Operating Temperature

N/A 122 ºF50 ºC

Maximum Cleaning Temperature

N/A 122 ºF50 ºC

Optimum Rejection Recommended pH

N/A 7.0 - 7.5

Operating Range Recommended pH

N/A 4.0 - 11.0

Cleaning Range Recommended pH

N/A 2.0 - 11.5

Recommended Pressure Drop Over an Element

N/A 12 psig83 kPa

Recommended Pressure Drop Per Housing

N/A 50 psig345 kPa

Chlorine Tolerance

N/A 1,000+ ppm-hours, Dechlorination Recommended

Feedwater

N/A NTU < 1 SDI < 5

Note

N/A These elements are shipped dry unless specified WET
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  • 1 Internal diameter unless specified OD (outside diameter).