Product Data Sheet

DuPont™ TapTec™ Membranes

Large Commercial TapTec™ LC HF-4040 Reverse Osmosis Elements

Description DuPont™ TapTec™ LC HF-4040 is a product that is specially developed for

commercial segments, such as drinking water applications that require high flow rate.
DuPont’s quality process enables the most consistent products in the industry that
minimize the total cost of ownership of water treatment systems.

TapTec™ HF-4040 offers the following benefits:

1. DuPont™ TapTec™, powered by more than 40 years of membrane innovation.
2. Advanced membrane technologies can achieve ultra-high flow and good salt
rejection.
3. Proven consistency and reliability with quick stabilization.

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

Typical Properties
Average Permeate Flow Rate Minimum Salt Stabilized Salt
Product Feed Spacer Thickness (mil) gpd (m3/d) Rejection (%) Rejection (%)
LC HF-4040 31 2800 (10.6) 98.5 99.0

1. Permeate flow and salt rejection based on the following test conditions: 1500 ppm NaCl, 77°F (25°C), 15%
recovery, pH 7, and applied pressure 150 psig.
2. Minimum permeate flow for individual elements should be no less than -15%.

Element
Dimensions

A B C D
Product Inches (mm) Inches (mm) Inches (mm) Inches (mm)
LC HF-4040 40.00 (1016) 1.06 (27) 0.75 (19) 3.9 (99)

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

(Form No. 45-D01588-en).
2. LC HF-4040 Elements fit nominal 4-inch I.D. pressure vessel.

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 Operating and Membrane type Polyamide Thin-Film Composite
Maximum operating temperature 95°F (35°C)
Cleaning Limits
Maximum operating pressure a 600 psi (41 bar)
Maximum pressure drop 15 psi (1.0 bar)
Maximum feed flow rate, gpm (m3/h) 16 gpm (3.6 m3/h)
pH range
Continuous operation 3-10
Cleaning 2-12
Maximum Feed Silt Density Index 5
Free chlorine concentration b < 0.1 ppm

a. This element is optimized to operate below 300 psi. However, exposure to feed water pressures of 600 psi will
not negatively impact the long-term performance.
b. 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 recommends removing
residual free chlorine and other oxidants by pretreatment prior to membrane exposure. Please refer to
Dechlorinating Feedwater (Form No. 45-D01569-en) for more information.

General Proper start-up of reverse osmosis water treatment systems is essential to prepare the
Information membranes for operating service and to prevent membrane damage due to
overfeeding or hydraulic shock. Following the proper start-up sequence also helps
ensure that system operating parameters conform to design specifications so that
system water quality and productivity goals can be achieved.

Before initiating system start-up procedures, membrane pretreatment, loading of the

membrane elements, instrument calibration and other system checks should be
completed.

Please refer to the application information literature entitled Start-Up Sequence

(Form No. 45-D01609-en) for more information.

Operation Avoid any abrupt pressure or cross-flow variations on the spiral elements during start-
Guidelines up, shutdown, cleaning or other sequences to prevent possible membrane damage.
During start-up, a gradual change from a standstill to operating state is recommended
as follows:
l Feed pressure should be increased gradually over a 30 – 60 second time frame.

l Cross-flow velocity at set operating point should be achieved gradually over

15 – 20 seconds.

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 Important Keep elements moist at all times after initial wetting.
Information
For successful operation of Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Nanofiltration (NF) membrane
systems, the operation must follow the guidelines provided in the FilmTec™ Reverse
Osmosis / Nanofiltration Elements Operation Excellence and Limiting Conditions Tech
Fact (Form No. 45-D04388-en).

To prevent biological growth during prolonged system shutdowns, it is recommended

that membrane elements be immersed in a storage solution.

The customer is fully responsible for the effects of incompatible chemicals and
lubricants on elements.

Maximum pressure drop across an entire pressure vessel (housing) is 50 psi (3.4 bar).

Avoid static permeate-side backpressure at all times.

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and their applications of DuPont products from the standpoint of human health and
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provide reasonable technical support. DuPont product literature, including safety data
sheets, should be consulted prior to use of DuPont products. Current safety data sheets are
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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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vary depending on certain conditions and while operating conditions stated in this document are intended to lengthen product lifespan
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