DuPont FilmTec™ Fortilife XC220 Element High-Pressure Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element
Ability to achieve reject Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) level up to 220 g/L NaCl within high pressure RO (HPRO) pressure limit (<83 bar). Built on a durable polyamide thin-film composite membrane, the Fortilife XC220 Element is engineered by DuPont Water Solutions for reliable, long-term performance in industrial high-brine concentration and water reuse.
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Performance Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DuPont Water Solutions (FilmTec™) |
| Element Size | 8-inch |
| Membrane Type | Polyamide Thin-Film Composite |
| Active Membrane Area | 400 ft2 (37 m2) |
| Permeate Flow Rate | 18,500 gpd (70.1 m3/d) |
| Stabilized Salt Rejection | 80% |
| Minimum Salt Rejection | 75% |
Operating & Limiting Conditions
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 113°F (45°C) |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 1,200 psi (83 bar) |
| Maximum Pressure Drop | 15 psi (1.0 bar) per element; 50 psi (3.5 bar) per pressure vessel (minimum 4 elements) |
| Maximum Feed Silt Density Index (SDI) | SDI 5 |
| Free Chlorine Tolerance | < 0.1 ppm |
| pH Range — Continuous Operation | 1 - 13 |
| pH Range — Short-Term Cleaning | 2 - 11 |
Physical Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 40.0 in (1,016 mm) |
| Outer Diameter | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
| Permeate Tube | 1.125 in ID (29 mm) |
| Fits Pressure Vessel | standard RO pressure vessel |
Performance based on DuPont standard test conditions: Permeate flow and salt rejection based on the following standard conditions: 32,000 ppm NaCl, 600 psi (41 bar), 77°F (25°C), pH 8 and 15% recovery.. Individual element flow may vary. Reference: official DuPont Product Data Sheet.
Typical Applications
- Industrial wastewater minimum- and zero-liquid discharge (MLD/ZLD)
- Chemical & Petrochemical
- Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing
- Steel & Iron industry
- Power Generation
- Pulp & Paper
- Textiles
- Resource recovery for industrial reuse
- Sodium chloride recovery in Desalination
- Ultra-high brine concentration in Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DuPont FilmTec FORTILIFE-XC220?
It is a 8-inch high-pressure reverse osmosis membrane element from DuPont Water Solutions, producing up to 18,500 gpd (70.1 m3/d) at 80% rejection.
What is the rated flow?
Up to 18,500 gpd (70.1 m3/d) at DuPont standard test conditions (Permeate flow and salt rejection based on the following standard conditions: 32,000 ppm NaCl, 600 psi (41 bar), 77°F (25°C), pH 8 and 15% recovery.).
What rejection does it achieve?
80% stabilized, 75% minimum.
What pressure vessel does it fit?
A standard RO pressure vessel RO pressure vessel.
What is the price of the FORTILIFE-XC220?
Contact ForeverPure at 408-969-2688 or sales@foreverpureplace.com for current pricing and availability.
