GE E4H-CE Series, E8-CE Series, 000 gpd to 288 manual Membrane Element Specifications

1.4.5Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element Rejection

E8-CE RO machines use Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP). E4H-CE RO machines use tape wrapped membrane elements. For more information, refer to the Spare Parts List (P/N 1233377).

Table 1.3

Membrane Element

Specifications

Specification	E4H-CE	E8-CE
Outer Cover Material	Tape	FRP
Typical Ionic Rejection (TDS)	98.0 - 99.5%	98.0 - 99.5%
Nominal Permeate Flow Rate	8.3 m3/d (2200 gpd)	39.8 m3/d (10500 gpd)
[at 7.6 bar (110 psi)]
Typical Feed Water	10° - 29°C (50° - 85°F)	10° - 29°C (50° - 85°F)
Temperature Range
Maximum Temperature Range	0° - 40C (32° - 104°F)	0° - 40°C (32° - 104°F)
Short-Term Cleaning	< 43°C (110°F)	< 43°C (110°F)
Temperature
pH Range	3.0 - 11.0	3.0 - 11.0
Chlorine Tolerance	< 0.1 ppm	< 0.1 ppm
Active Membrane Area	7.9 m2 (85 ft2)	32.5 m2 (350 ft2)
Average Molecular Weight	1500 MW*	1500 MW*
Cutoff*

*The Molecular Weight (MW) cutoff is based on the pore size of membrane elements and the nature (size/shape) of the organic molecule.

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