Qfx SW 400 ES

High Flux Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Element

NanoH2O's thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) QuantumFlux membranes lower the cost of desalination by improving energy efficiency and productivity. Qfx membranes feature benign nanomaterials incorporated into the thin-film polyamide layer of a composite membrane. This innovative patented and patent-pending technology significantly increases membrane permeability while matching best-in-class salt rejection.

  • Higher flux with best-in-class salt rejection
  • Standard 8-inch spiral wound element design
  • Easy to retrofit existing RO plants
  • NSF Standard 61 Certification

Product Specifications

  Qfx SW 400 ES
Active Membrane Area 37 m² (400 ft²)
Permeate Flow Rate 52 m³/d (13,700 gpd)
Minimum NaCI Rejection 99.7%
Stabilized NaCI Rejection 99.8%
Feed Spacer 28mil
Stabilized Boron Rejection 89.0
  Note: the above values are normalized to the following conditions: 32,000 ppm NaCl, 5 ppm boron, 800 psi (5.5 MPa), 77°F (25°C), pH 8, 8% recovery. Permeate flows for individual elements may vary +/- 15%.

Operating Specifications

  Qfx SW 400 ES
Max. Applied Pressure 8.27 MPa (1,200 psig)
Max. Chlorine Concentration < 0.1 ppm
Max. Operating Temperature 45°C (113°F)
pH Range, Continuous (Cleaning) 2-11 (1-13)
Max. Feedwater Turbidity 1.0 NTU
Max. Feedwater SDI (15 minutes) 5.0
Max. Feed Flow 17.0 m³/h (75 GPM)
Min. Ratio of Concentrate to Permeate Flow for any Element 5:1
Max. Pressure Drop for Each Element 0.7 bar (10 psi)

Product Dimensions





  Qfx SW 400 ES
Length 101.6 cm (40 in.)
Element Outside Diameter (O.D.) 200 mm (7.9 in.)
Permeate Tube Inside Diameter (I.D.) 28.6 mm (1.125 in.)
Weight 16.4 kg (36 lbs.)