ESPA

High Productivity Membranes

from the Technology Leader
• ESPA1 - The world’s leading high pro-
ductivity, energy-saving polyamide membrane
• ESPA2 - Combines high
productivity, energy savings and less salt
passage all in one element; the newest
generation of membranes for brackish
water RO
• ESPA3 - The highest productivity
available from a brackish water RO element

ESPA - the new wave in

reverse osmosis technology -
is fast becoming the industry standard for
multiple water treatment applications.
The ESPA family of products provides
high productivity and energy savings
coupled with high salt rejection to meet
the needs of the industry.
The ESPA offers the highest flux of any
commercially available membrane,
with field proven durability and
performance. It is ideal for high
productivity drinking water
applications, producing up to
14,000 GPD, and is well suited for
practically any industrial and
commercial membrane application.
It offers salt rejection levels comparable to
traditional brackish composite polyamide
membranes, but with higher flux at up to
half the pressure.
Each ESPA membrane generates more
water per unit of energy than any other
membrane on the market.
 ESPA
Nominal Element Performance
Model 8040
Element Minimum Salt Permeate (m3/d)
Type Rejection, % Flow, GPD
ESPA1 99.0 12,000 (45.4)
ESPA2 99.6 avg. 9,000 (34.1)
ESPA3 98.0 14,000 (53.0)
ESPA1-4040** 99.0 4,000 (15.1)
ESPA2-4040** 99.4 3,000 (11.4)
ESPA3-4040** 98.0 4,500 (17.0)
*See our Ultrapure Brochure for more information.

Test Conditions
The stated performance is initial (data taken after 30 minutes of operation),
based on the following conditions:
NaCl Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1500 ppm
Applied Pressure, psig (MPa) . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 psi (1.05), **225 psi (1.55)
Operating Temperature, °F (°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77°F (25°C)
Permeate Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15%
pH Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5 - 7.0

Application Data
Maximum Applied Pressure, psig (MPa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600 (4.14)
Maximum Feed Flow, GPM (m3/h) . . . . . . .4040 - 16 (3.6 ), 8-inch - 75 (17.0)
Maximum Operating Temperature, °F (°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113° (45°)
Feedwater pH Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0 - 10.0 ESPA installation, 5 MGD, in Carson, California
Maximum Feedwater Turbidity, NTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0
Maximum Feedwater SDI (15 mins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.0
Selected Project References for Hydranautics’
Maximum Chlorine Concentration, PPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<0.1 ESPA Membrane Elements
Minimum Ratio of Concentrate to Permeate Flow for Any Element . . . . . . .5:1
Town of Jupiter, Florida . . . . . . .6 MGD (22,700 m3/d) of potable water
Maximum Pressure Drop for Each Element, psig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
from a well water source
West Basin, California . . . . . . . .5 MGD (19,000 m3/d) of industrial water
SPECTRUM OF COMMERCIAL
BRACKISH MEMBRANES from a wastewater source
0.25
Vall Duxo, Valencia, . . . . . . . . . .2 MGD (7500 m3/d) of industrial water
SPECIFIC FLUX, GFD/PSI-NET

Spain from a well water source

0.2

0.15

0.1

0.05

RELATIVE PRODUCT SALINITY

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Hydranautics believes the information and data contained herein to be accurate and useful. The information and data are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions and
methods of use of our products are beyond our control. Hydranautics assumes no liability for results obtained or damages incurred through the application of the presented information and
data. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the appropriateness of Hydranautics’ products for the user’s specific end uses. For updated product information, contact Hydranautics.
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 Membrane Element ESPA2-4040
3
Performance: Permeate Flow: 3000 gpd (11.37 m /d)*
Salt Rejection (average): 99.6 %
(minimum): 99.4 %

Type Configuration: Spiral Wound

Membrane Polymer: Composite Polyamide
2
Nominal Membrane Area: 85 ft

Application Data Maximum Applied Pressure: 600 psig (4.16 MPa)

Maximum Chlorine Concentration: < 0.1 PPM
Maximum Operating Temperature: 113 °F (45 °C)
Feedwater pH Range: 3.0 - 10.0
Maximum Feedwater Turbidity: 1.0 NTU
Maximum Feedwater SDI (15 mins): 5.0
3
Maximum Feed Flow: 16 GPM (3.6 m /h)
Minimum Ratio of Concentrate to
Permeate Flow for any Element: 5:1
Maximum Pressure Drop for Each Element: 10 psi

Test Conditions Elements are wet tested for quality assurance using the following conditions:

1500 PPM NaCl solution

150 psi (1.05 MPa) Applied Pressure
77 °F (25 °C) Operating Temperature
15% Permeate Recovery
6.5 - 7.0 pH Range
(Data taken after 30 minutes of operation)

A
C
B PERMEATE
FEED
CONCENTRATE

A, inches (mm) B, inches (mm) C, inches (mm) Weight, lbs. (kg)

40.0 (1016) 3.95 (100.3) 0.75 (19.1) 8 (2.3)
Core tube extension = 1.05" (26.7 mm)
Notice: Permeate flow for individual elements may vary + or - 15 percent. All membrane elements are supplied with a brine seal, interconnector, and o-rings. Elements
are enclosed in a sealed polyethylene bag containing less than 1.0% sodium meta-bisulfite solution, and then packaged in a cardboard box. All elements are guaranteed 99.5%
minimum rejection.

* Operating conditions : applied pressure = 225psi, recovery = 20%, temperature = 25°C .

Hydranautics believes the information and data contained herein to be accurate and useful. The information and data are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as
conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. Hydranautics assumes no liability for results obtained or damages incurred through the application of the
presented information and data. It is the user's responsibility to determine the appropriateness of Hydranautics' products for the user's specific end uses. 4/20/01