Basics of Reverse Osmosis

FILMTEC™ elements from Dow feature a spiral wound design and are based on the FT30 thin-film composite polyamide membrane, which has long been the industry standard for RO performance. The FILMTEC FT30 membrane consists of three layers: an ultra-thin polyamide barrier layer, a microporous polysulfone interlayer, and a high-strength polyester support web. The FT30 membrane has been continuously updated and refined to provide higher rejection, improved membrane flux, and low fouling performance. Today's FT30 membrane is uniquely uniform in performance and quality, without the taped or glued defects that can cause other membranes to fail.

Good understanding and execution of the basics of reverse osmosis can minimize troublesome and costly problems in the future.  Consult these tools to get a detailed understanding of the effects of feed pressure and operation parameter changes on the performance of a membrane system.


Historical Background of FilmTec Corporation (27KB PDF)

Major Desalination and Filtration Processes (124KB PDF)

Principles of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration (117KB PDF)

FILMTEC Membrane Chemistry Description (56KB PDF)

FILMTEC Membrane Performance (44KB PDF)

FILMTEC Membrane Safe for Use in Food Processing (27KB PDF)

Element Construction (116KB PDF)

Element Characteristics (79KB PDF)

Understanding Reverse Osmosis (40KB PDF)

Factors Affecting RO Membrane Performance (68KB PDF)

Overview of Products, Applications, and Technical Resources (992KB PDF)

FT30 Membrane Description (56KB PDF)

FT30 Reverse Osmosis Membrane Specifications (30KB PDF)

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Cleared for Use in Food Processing (27KB PDF)



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