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LG Chem Reverse Osmosis Membranes Water Solutions
LG Chem NanoH2O Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) Membranes

LG Chem’s NanoH2O™ brackish water RO membranes serve various municipal and industrial applications and have been operating in the major utilities around the world. LG BWRO membranes, incorporated with innovative Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) technology, are offered in industry standard configurations and can easily fit into existing and new RO plants.

Applied Membranes, Inc. is a master distributor of LG Chem brackish water membranes, with many models in stock for immediate shipment.  LG BWRO membranes purchased from AMI are backed by the technical expertise and support of our staff of experienced water quality technicians. Contact us today for a quotation and to discuss your water treatment challenges.

Benefits of LG Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Membranes

LG SWRO Membranes are NSF Certified

  • Improved permeate quality without increasing operating pressure
  • Reduced energy cost without sacrificing the permeate quality
  • LG Chem NanoH2O™ RO membranes are Standard 61 certified by NSF international for the production of drinking water.

LG 4" x 40" Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Membranes (BWRO Membranes)

Product Nominal Size Permeate Flow Rate Feed Pressure Active Membrane Area Stabilized Salt
Rejection		 Minimum Salt
Rejection
gpd m3d ft2 m2
LG BW 4040 R 4" x 40" 2,500 9.5 225 psi 85 7.9 99.6% 99.3%
LG BW 4040 AFR 4" x 40"  2,300 8.7  225 psi  75 7.0   99.6% 99.3% 
LG BW 4040 ES  4" x 40" 2,500  9.5  150 psi   85 7.9  99.5%  99.2% 
LG BW 4040 UES 4" x 40"  2,700  10.2  100 psi  85  7.9 99.0%   98.0%

LG Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis BWRO Membranes

LG  8" x 40" Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Membranes (BWRO Membranes)

Product Nominal Size Permeate Flow Rate Feed Pressure Active Membrane Area Stabilized Salt
Rejection		 Minimum Salt
Rejection
gpd m3d ft2 m2s
LG BW 400 R G2 8" x 40" 11,500 43.7 225 psi 400 37 99.78% 93%
LG BW 440 R G2  8" x 40" 12,650 47.9 225 psi 440 41 99.78% 93%
LG BW 400 R  8" x 40" 10,500 39.7 225 psi 400 37 99.6% 93%
 LG BW 440 R 8" x 40" 11,550 43.7 225 psi 440 41 99.6% 93%
LG BW 400 R Dura 8" x 40" 10,500 39.7 225 psi 400 37 99.6% 93%
LG BW 440 R Dura 8" x 40" 11,550 43.7 225 psi 440 41 99.6% 93%
LG BW 400 AFR 8" x 40" 11,550 43.7 225 psi 400 37 99.6% 93%
LG BW 400 ES 8" x 40" 11,550 43.7 150 psi 400 37 99.6% 89%
LG BW 440 ES 8" x 40" 11,550 43.7 150 psi 440 41 99.6% 89%

Each LG 8" membrane element is supplied with one membrane interconnector/ membrane coupler.

LG Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis BWRO Membranes

LG Seawater RO Membrane Product Classification

LG Membranes BWRO RO Membranes with High RejectionR G2 (Next Generation)
Highest Rejection, High Flow, High Durability  

LG Membranes BWRO RO Membranes Fouling ResistantAFR
Anti-Fouling,  High Rejection

LG Membranes BWRO RO Membranes with High RejectionR
High Rejection

LG Membranes BW RORO Membranes Low Energy Low PressureES
Energy Saving
LG Membranes BWRO RO Membranes with High RejectionR Dura
High Rejection, High Durability

LG Membranes BW RORO Membranes Low Energy Low Pressure UES
Ultra-Low Energy

LG Chem Nano H2O Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Technology

LG Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) technology improves reverse osmosis membrane performance by embedding benign nanoparticles in the surface of the membrane. This innovative technology increases membrane flux without compromising salt rejection.

LG Chem Reverse Osmosis Membrane NanoComposite Technology

Markets & Applications for LG Chem Reverse Osmosis Membranes

Power Generation

  • Boiler feed for steam generation 
  • Cooling tower makeup water 
  • FGD process makeup water
  • Treatment of cooling tower blowdown
  • Condensate polishing
  • NOx cooling water


Petrochemical

  • Desalting water Cooling tower makeup 
  • Treatment of cooling tower blowdown
  • Boiler feed for steam generation 
  • Condensate polishing


Automotive

  • Paint booths 
  • Electrocoat and phosphatizing lines 
  • Machining coolant makeup 
  • Parts rinsing

Semiconductor

  • Cleaning and etching agents 
  • Chip fabrication 
  • Rinsing 
  • Silicon wafer dicing 
  • Cooling 
  • Clean room humidification


Desalination


Municipal


Food & Beverage

  • Bottled water 
  • Syrup blending
  • Flavor production
  • Boiler feed for steam production
  • Dairy and cheese making 
  • Coffee and tea production

Comparable LG Membrane Product Locator

GE Osmonics Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
GE AG-365 LG BW 400 R
GE AG-400 LG BW 400 R
GE AG-400 LF LG BW 400 R
GE AG-400 LF, 34 LG BW 400 R
GE AG-400, 34 LG BW 400 R
GE AG-440 LG BW 440 R
GE AG-440 LF LG BW 440 R
GE AG8040400 LF, WET LG BW 400 R
GE AG8040-400 LF, 34 WET LG BW 400 R
GE AG8040C LG BW 400 R
GE AG8040F LG BW 400 R
GE AG8040F 400 LG BW 400 R
GE AG8040F-400 FR, 34 LG BW 400 R
GE AG8040N LG BW 400 R
GE AG8040N 400 LG BW 400 R
GE AG8340F 400 LG BW 400 R

 

DuPont DOW FilmTec Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
FilmTec BW30-365 LG BW 400 R
FilmTec BW30-400 LG BW 400 R
FilmTec BW30-400/34 LG BW 400 R
FilmTec BW30-4040 LG BW 4040 R
FilmTec BW30HR-440 LG BW 440 R
FilmTec BW30HRLE-440 LG BW 440 ES
FilmTec BW30XFR-400/34 LG BW 400 AFR
FilmTec BW30XFRLE-400/34 LG BW 400 ES
FilmTec ECO PLATINUM-440 LG BW 440 ES
FilmTec ECO PRO-400 LG BW 400 ES
FilmTec ECO PRO-440 LG BW 440 ES
FilmTec FORTILIFE CR100 LG BW 400 AFR
FilmTec XLE-4040 LG BW 4040 UES

Nitto Hydranautics Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
Hydranautics CPA2 LG BW 400 R
Hydranautics CPA2-4040 LG BW 4040 R
Hydranautics CPA3 LG BW 400 R
Hydranautics CPA5 MAX LG BW 440 R
Hydranautics CPA5-LD LG BW 400 R
Hydranautics CPA5-LD-4040 LG BW 4040 R
Hydranautics CPA6 MAX LG BW 440 R
Hydranautics CPA6-LD LG BW 400 R
Hydranautics CPA7-LD LG BW 400 R
Hydranautics ESPA1 LG BW 440 ES
Hydranautics ESPA2 MAX LG BW 440 ES
Hydranautics ESPA2-LD LG BW 400 ES
Hydranautics ESPA2-LD MAX LG BW 440 ES
Hydranautics ESPA2-LD-4040 LG BW 4040 ES
Hydranautics ESPA4-4040 LG BW 4040 UES
Hydranautics ESPAB MAX LG BW 440 ES
Hydranautics LFC3-LD LG BW 400 AFR
Hydranautics LFC3-LD-4040 LG BW 4040 AFR
    

CSM Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
CSM RE8040-BE LG BW 400 R
CSM RE8040-BE34 LG BW 400 R
CSM RE8040-BE440 LG BW 440 R
CSM RE8040-BLN LG BW 400 ES
CSM RE8040-BLN440 LG BW 440 ES
CSM RE8040-BLR LG BW 400 ES
CSM RE8040-BLR440 LG BW 440 ES
CSM RE8040-BN LG BW 400 R
CSM RE8040-BR LG BW 400 R
CSM RE8040-BR400 LG BW 400 R
CSM RE8040-CE LG BW 400 R
CSM RE8040-FEn34 LG BW 400 AFR
CSM RE8040-FEn440 LG BW 440 AFR
CSM RE8040-FL LG BW 400 ES
CSM RE8040-FL440 LG BW 440 ES
CSM RE8040-FLR LG BW 400 ES
CSM RE8040-FLR440 LG BW 400 ES
CSM RE8040-FN LG BW 400 AFR
CSM RE8040-Fen LG BW 400 AFR
CSM RE8040-HUE LG BW 400 R
CSM RE8040-HUE440 LG BW 440 R
CSM RE8040-UL LG BW 400 ES
CSM RE8040-UL440 LG BW 440 ES

Toray ROMEMBRA Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
Toray MH10A LG BW 4040 UES
Toray TM710 LG BW 4040 R
Toray TM720-370 LG BW 400 R
Toray TM720-400 LG BW 400 R
Toray TM720-440 LG BW 440 R
Toray TM720C-440 LG BW 440 ES
Toray TM720D-400 LG BW 400 R
Toray TM720D-440 LG BW 440 R
Toray TM720DA400 LG BW 400 R
Toray TM720L-400 LG BW 400 ES
Toray TM720L-440 LG BW 440 ES
Toray TMG10D LG BW 4040 ES

Lanxess Lewabrane Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
Lanxess RO B370 FR LG BW 400 AFR
Lanxess RO B370 HF LG BW 400 R
Lanxess RO B370 HR LG BW 400 R
Lanxess RO B400 FR LG BW 400 AFR
Lanxess RO B400 FR ASD LG BW 400 AFR
Lanxess RO B400 HF LG BW 400 R
Lanxess RO B400 HR LG BW 400 R
Lanxess RO B400 LE LG BW 400 ES
Lanxess RO B400 LE ASD LG BW 400 ES
Lanxess RO B440 HF LG BW 440 R
Lanxess RO B440 HR LG BW 440 R
Lanxess RO B440 LE LG BW 440 ES

LG Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Membranes Literature