DuPont FilmTec™ Hypershell HTRO-4040/48 Element High-Temperature Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element
Quick answer: The DuPont FilmTec™ Hypershell HTRO-4040/48 Element is a 4-inch high-temperature reverse osmosis element with a 55 ft2 (5.1 m2) active membrane area, engineered for hot-water and sanitary high-temperature service.
Operating temperatures up to 80°C, enabling reduced OPEX and CAPEX by requiring smaller or no cooling and heating systems. Built on a durable polyamide thin-film composite membrane, the Hypershell HTRO-4040/48 Element is engineered by DuPont Water Solutions for reliable, long-term performance in hot-water and sanitary high-temperature service.
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Performance Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DuPont Water Solutions (FilmTec™) |
| Element Size | 4-inch |
| Active Membrane Area | 55 ft2 (5.1 m2) |
| Shipping Weight | ~8 lbs (boxed) |
| Shipping Dimensions | 6" × 44" × 6" (boxed W × L × D) |
| HS Code (Tariff) | 8421.21.0000 — water filtering/purifying apparatus |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty (DuPont materials & workmanship — specialty elements) |
Operating & Limiting Conditions
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 80°C (176°F) at pH 3 - 8; 45°C (113°F) at pH 2 - 11 |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 1,200 psi (83 bar) at 45°C / 435 psi (30 bar) at 80°C |
| Maximum Pressure Drop | 13 psi (0.9 bar) at < 50°C / 4.4 psi (0.3 bar) at < 80°C per element; 60 psi (4.1 bar) at < 50°C / 17 psi (1.2 bar) at < 80°C per pressure vessel |
| Maximum Feed Flow Rate | 30 gpm (6.8 m3/h) max. recirculation cross-flow |
| Free Chlorine Tolerance | Below Detectable Limits |
| pH Range — Continuous Operation | 2 - 11 |
| pH Range — Short-Term Cleaning | pH 1.8 - 11 at 45 - 50°C; pH 1 - 13 at < 45°C |
Physical Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 40 in (1,016 mm) |
| Outer Diameter | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Permeate Tube | 0.75 in OD (19 mm) |
| Fits Pressure Vessel | nominal 4-inch I.D. |
Typical Applications
- Sugar concentration
- Beverage concentration
- Hot evaporator condensate reuse
- Hot-water sanitization and pasteurization streams
- Sanitary and dairy high-temperature RO
- Industrial high-temperature process water
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DuPont FilmTec HTRO-4040-48?
It is a 4-inch high-temperature reverse osmosis membrane element from DuPont Water Solutions.
What pressure vessel does it fit?
A nominal 4-inch I.D. RO pressure vessel.
What is the price of the HTRO-4040-48?
Contact ForeverPure at 408-969-2688 or sales@foreverpureplace.com for current pricing and availability.
Need help selecting or sizing? ForeverPure provides full technical support and RO system design assistance. Contact us at 408-969-2688 or sales@foreverpureplace.com.
