Once the desired flow rate is achieved [250 psi (17.2 bar) operating pres- sure] no further valve adjustment is needed.

The table below shows flow rates at 50%, 66% and 75% recovery for the

E4H models. Use this table in adjusting flow rates.

NOTE: Permeate flow rates are dependent upon temperature and conditions at your site. Contact your dealer if you have any ques- tions.

Table 3.3

Machine Recovery

 

Permeate Flow

 

Concentrate Flow

 

 

[gpm (m3/h)]

 

 

 

 

 

[gpm (m3/h)]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at 50%, 60%, and 75%

at 50%

 

at 66%

 

at 75%

 

 

Recovery

Recovery

 

Recovery

 

Recovery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E4H-16K

 

11.2 (2.6)

11.25 (2.6)

 

5.80 (1.3)

 

3.75 (0.9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E4H-21K

 

15.0 (3.4)

15.00 (3.4)

 

7.73 (1.8)

 

5.00 (1.1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E4H-27K

 

18.8 (4.3)

18.75 (4.3)

 

9.66 (2.2)

 

6.25 (1.4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E4H-38K

 

26.2 (6.0)

26.25 (6.0)

 

13.52 (3.1)

 

8.75 (2.0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E4H-43K

 

30.0 (6.8)

30.00 (6.8)

 

15.45 (3.5)

 

10.00 (2.3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.The system is now operational.

20.Before putting the machine into final operation, continue to run the per- meate and concentrate streams to drain for at least 30 minutes. This is done to ensure that all of the bactericide has been removed from the mem- brane elements.

21.Connect the permeate line to the point of use of the permeate. Check for leaks and ensure that you have no kinks in hoses, or blockage of any pip- ing on the permeate and concentrate outlet lines.

22.Make any necessary final adjustments to flows and pressure according to Step 18.

NOTE: The membrane elements in your machine are rated for certain flow rates at 77ºF (25ºC). Maximum flow rates are achieved when the membrane elements have been completely rinsed and on-line for at least 24 hours.

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