Product Data Sheet

FilmTec™ Seamaxx™-440 Element

Seawater Reverse Osmosis Element

Description DuPont Water Solutions offers various premium seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO)
elements designed to reduce capital and operation cost of desalination systems.
FilmTec™ Elements combine premium membrane quality with automated precision
fabrication resulting in outstanding performance, reliability and robustness.

FilmTec™ Seamaxx™-440 Elements are the choice for seawater systems operating at
low to medium levels of salinity and temperature, as well as for brackish water with
relatively high salinity. The element’s flowrate is significantly above flowrates of any
other SWRO element currently available in the market. This extraordinary high element
productivity leads to substantial savings, primarily in energy consumption when
compared to conventional low-energy SWRO products. In addition,
FilmTec™ Seamaxx™-440 includes the typical FilmTec™ Element features:
l The 28-mil feed spacer combines low differential pressure with low cleaning
frequency and high cleaning efficiency.
l The oxidative-free membrane manufacturing process results in high membrane
robustness and long-term stable performance.
l The widest pH range for cleanings (pH 1 – 13) allows effective cleanings even in
cases of severe fouling.
l The automated, precision fabrication gives a greater number of shorter membrane
leaves thus reducing fouling while maximizing element efficiency.

FilmTec™ Seamaxx™-440 Elements are tested on flow and rejection performance using
a standard test at 600 psi. Potential defects in element construction are detected and
elements which do not comply with the quality protocol are discarded. A 600-psi standard
test was introduced to specifically account for the high permeability of this seawater
element. The results of standard tests performed at 600 psi and 8% recovery are different
from the nominal performance condition of 800 psi and 8% recovery. The test conditions
for the Certificate of Analysis are defined in the table below.

Product Type Spiral-wound element with polyamide thin-film composite membrane.

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 Typical Properties of Standard Test performed at 600 psi (4.1 MPa)
Active
Area Feed Spacer Permeate Flowrate Stabilized Boron Stabilized Salt
FilmTec™ Element (ft 2) (m2) Thickness (mil) (gpd) (m3/d) Rejection Rejection (%)
Seamaxx™-440 440 41 28 9,050 34.2 81.8 99.47

1. The above values are based on the following test conditions: 32,000 ppm NaCl, 600 psi (4.1 MPa), 77°F
(25°C), pH 8, 8% recovery.
2. Permeate flows for individual elements may vary ± 15%.
3. Minimum Salt Rejection is 99.25%.
4. Stabilized salt rejection is generally achieved within 24 – 48 hours of continuous use; depending upon
feedwater characteristics and operating conditions.
5. Product specifications may vary slightly as improvements are implemented.
6. Specific boron stabilized rejection based on the following test conditions: 32,000 ppm NaCl, 5 ppm boron,
600 psi (4.1 MPa), 77°F (25°C), pH 8, 8% recovery.
7. Active area guaranteed ± 5%. Active area as stated by DuPont Water Solutions is not comparable to the
nominal membrane area figure often stated by some element suppliers.

Expected Properties and Performance at Common Standard Test Conditions:

800 psi (5.5 MPa)
Active
Area Feed Spacer Permeate Flowrate Stabilized Boron Stabilized Salt
FilmTec™ Element (ft 2) (m2) Thickness (mil) (gpd) (m3/d) Rejection (%) Rejection (%)
Seamaxx™-440 440 41 28 17,000 64.4 89 99.70

1. The above values are normalized from the 600-psi specification standard test to the following conditions:
32,000 ppm NaCl, 800 psi (5.5 MPa), 77°F (25°C), pH 8, 8% recovery. Due to the very high permeability of
FilmTec™ Seamaxx™-440 Elements, they are not tested at the typical feed pressure for standard test
conditions of 800 psi, but at a lower feed pressure of 600 psi. This allows to standard test the element
within its operating guidelines.
2. Permeate flows for individual elements may vary ± 15%.
3. Minimum Salt Rejection is 99.58%.
4. Specific boron stabilized rejection based on the following normalization conditions: 32,000 ppm NaCl,
5 ppm boron, 800 psi (5.5 MPa), 77°F (25°C), pH 8, 8% recovery.

Element
Dimensions

Dimensions – inches (mm) 1 inch = 25.4 mm

A B C
FilmTec™ Element (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm)
Seamaxx™-440 40.0 1,016 1.125 ID 29 ID 7.9 201

1. Refer to FilmTec™ Design Guidelines for multiple-element systems of 8-inch elements

(Form No. 45-D01695-en).
2. Element to fit nominal 8-inch (203-mm) I.D. pressure vessel.

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 Operating and Maximum Operating Pressure and Temperature a, b 1,000 psig (69 bar) at T < 35°C
900 psig (62 bar) at T = 35 – 45°C
Cleaning Limits
Maximum Element Pressure Drop 15 psig (1.0 bar)
pH Range
Continuous Operation c 2 – 11
Short-term Cleaning (30 min) d 1 – 13
Maximum Feed Silt Density Index (SDI) SDI 5
Free Chlorine Tolerance e < 0.1 ppm

a. The limits for feed pressure and temperature cover the typical operations.
b. Consult your DuPont representative for advice on applications above 95°F (35°C). Refer to FilmTec™
Elements Operating Limits (Form No. 45-D00691) for warranty-voiding conditions and additional
information.
c. Maximum temperature for continuous operation above pH 10 is 95°F (35°C).
d. Refer to guidelines in Cleaning Guidelines (Form No. 45-D01696-en) for more information.
e. Under certain conditions, the presence of free chlorine and other oxidizing agents will cause premature
membrane failure. Since oxidation damage is not covered under warranty, DuPont Water Solutions
recommends removing residual free chlorine by pretreatment prior to membrane exposure. Please refer to
Dechlorinating Feedwater (Form No. 45-D01569-en) for more information.

Additional Before use or storage, review these additional resources for important information:
Important l Usage Guidelines for FilmTec™ 8” Elements (Form No. 45-D01706-en)
l Start-Up Sequence (Form No. 45-D01609-en)
Information
l Storage and Shipping of New FilmTec™ Elements (Form No. 45-D01633-en)

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Please be aware of the following:

l The use of this product in and of itself does not necessarily guarantee the removal
of cysts and pathogens from water. Effective cyst and pathogen reduction is
dependent on the complete system design and on the operation and maintenance
of the system.
l Permeate obtained from the first hour of operation should be discarded.

Regulatory Note This product may be subject to drinking water application restrictions in some countries;
please check the application status before use and sale.

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