BMBW-4040 equivalent Hydranautics CPA5-440
BMBW-4040 is a best-selling product manufactured by Besta Membrane, capable of fully replacing FILMTEC™ TW30, Hydranautics CPA5-LD-440, LG RO 4040, and other equivalent membrane elements.
BW series of sea water aromatic polyamide RO element developed by Besta Membrane for brackish water desalination. It can replace FILMTEC™ TW30,Hydranautics CPA5-LD-440,LG RO 4040 etc.This series of elements have the characteristics of low operating pressure, low equipment investment, good desalination performance and stability. Among them, the BM-BW-4040 have the highest desalination rate of 99.8%, which ensure that drinking water can be produced from brackish water through one pass RO system.
BW series membrane elements are generally suitable for the treatment of brackish water with high concentration. It can be used for brackish water desalination, desalination of brackish water with high concentration, boiler replenishment water in power plants, wastewater reuse, concentration and recovery of high value-added substances such as food and pharmaceuticals, etc.
Module Active Membrane Area Average Permeate Stable rejection Min rejection B rejection
ft2(m2) GPD(m³/d) Rate(%) Rate(%) Rate(%)
BM-BW-4040 85(7.9) 2600(9.84) 99.9 99.75 92
Test conditions:
Testing pressure 225Psi(5.5Mpa)
Testing solution temperature 25℃
Concentration of testing solution 2000ppm NacL
pH value of testing solution 8.0
Recovery rate of Single element 8%
Feed spacer: 28mil
Operation limits & conditions:
Max. Working Pressure 600psi(8.27Mpa)
Max. Temperature of Feed water 45℃
Max. Feed water SDI15  5.0
Max. Feed water Turbidity 1.0NTU
pH Range of Feed water during Continuous Operation 2~11
pH Range of Feed water during Chemical Cleaning 1~13
Residual Chlorine Concentration of Feed Water  <0.1ppm
Max. Pressure Drop of Single Membrane Element  15psi(0.1Mpa)
Max. Pressure Drop of Single Pressure Vessel with Six elements  50psi(0.34Mpa)
A/mm(inch) | B/mm(inch) | C/mm(inch) |
1016(40) | 99.7(3.9) | 19.1(0.75) |