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LG Chem NanoH2O Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Membranes

LG Chem’s NanoH2O™ seawater RO membranes, incorporated with innovative Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) technology, reduce the cost of desalination while delivering superior water quality. LG seawater RO membranes provide high salt rejection and produce 20% more flow than membranes manufactured with conventional technologies.

Applied Membranes, Inc. is a master distributor of LG Chem seawater membranes, with many models in stock for immediate shipment.  LG SWRO 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 Seawater Reverse Osmosis Membranes

LG SWRO Membranes are NSF Certified

  • Create Drinking Water from Seawater
  • Stabilized salt rejection of up to 99.85%
  • Boron Rejection up to 93%
  • Improved permeate quality without increasing operating pressure
  • Reduced energy cost without sacrificing the permeate quality
  • Reduced capital and operation costs for multi-pass SWRO systems
  • LG Chem NanoH2O™ RO membranes are Standard 61 certified by NSF international for the production of drinking water.

LG Chem Seawater Reverse Osmosis Membranes (SWRO Membranes)

Product Nominal Size Permeate Flow Rate Active Membrane Area Stabilized Salt
Rejection		 Stabilized Boron
Rejection
gpd m3d ft2 m2s
LG SW 400 SR G2 8" x 40" 6,000 22.7 400 37 99.89% 93%
LG SW 440 SR G2 8" x 40" 6,600 25.0 440 41 99.89% 93%
LG SW 400 GR G2 8" x 40" 7,500 28.4 400 37 99.89% 93%
LG SW 440 GR G2 8" x 40" 8,250 31.2 440 41 99.89% 93%
LG SW 400 SR 8" x 40" 6,000 22.7 400 37 99.85% 93%
LG SW 440 SR 8" x 40" 6,600 25.0 440 41 99.85% 93%
LG SW 400 GR 8" x 40" 7,500 28.4 400 37 99.85% 93%
LG SW 440 GR 8" x 40" 8,250 31.2 440 41 99.85% 93%
LG SW 400 R 8" x 40" 9,000 34.1 400 37 99.85% 93%
LG SW 440 R 8" x 40" 9,900 37.5 440 41 99.85% 93%
LG SW 400 ES 8" x 40" 13,700 51.9 400 37 99.80% 89%
LG SW 440 ES 8" x 40" 15,070 57.0 440 41 99.80% 89%

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

LG Seawater Reverse Osmosis SWRO Membranes

LG Seawater RO Membrane Product Classification

LG Membranes SWRO Seawater RO Membranes with High Rejection
  • R
  • SR
  • GR

High Rejection Membranes 
R, SR, and GR seawater membranes are well suited for high feed TDS and high permeate quality requirements.
LG Membranes SWRO Seawater RO Membranes with Low Energy Low Pressure
  • ES

Energy-Saving Membranes
ES seawater membranes are well suited for low feed TDS and low temperature seawater applications.
LG Membranes SWRO Seawater RO Membranes with High Rejection
  • SR G2
  • GR G2

Next Generation High Rejection Membranes
SR G2 and GR G2 next generation seawater membranes offer 99.89% rejection, ideal for the highest permeate quality requrements.

LG Chem Nano H2O Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Technology

LG Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) technology improves seawater 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

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DuPont DOW FilmTec Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
FilmTec FORTILIFE XC70 LG SW 400 R
FilmTec FORTILIFE XC80 LG SW 440 ES
FilmTec SEAMAXX LG SW 440 ES
FilmTec SW30HR-380 LG SW 400 SR
FilmTec SW30HRLE-370/34i LG SW 400 GR
FilmTec SW30HRLE-400 LG SW 400 GR
FilmTec SW30HRLE-400i LG SW 400 GR
FilmTec SW30HRLE-440i LG SW 440 GR
FilmTec SW30ULE-400i LG SW 400 ES
FilmTec SW30ULE-440i LG SW 440 ES
FilmTec SW30XHR-400i LG SW 400 SR
FilmTec SW30XHR-440i LG SW 440 SR
FilmTec SW30XLE-400i LG SW 400 R
FilmTec SW30XLE-440i LG SW 440 R

CSM Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
CSM RE8040-SHA400 LG SW 400 GR
CSM RE8040-SHA440 LG SW 440 GR
CSM RE8040-SHF400 LG SW 400 R
CSM RE8040-SHF440 LG SW 440 R
CSM RE8040-SHN400 LG SW 400 SR
CSM RE8040-SHN440 LG SW 440 SR

Lanxess Lewabrane Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
Lanxess RO S400 HF LG SW 400 R
Lanxess RO S400 HR LG SW 400 SR
Lanxess RO S440 HF LG SW 440 R
Lanxess RO S440 HR LG SW 440 SR
    

Nitto Hydranautics Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
Hydranautics SWC4 MAX LG SW 440 SR
Hydranautics SWC4-LD LG SW 400 SR
Hydranautics SWC4B MAX LG SW 440 SR
Hydranautics SWC4B-LD LG SW 400 SR
Hydranautics SWC5 MAX LG SW 440 R
Hydranautics SWC5-LD LG SW 400 R
Hydranautics SWC6 MAX LG SW 440 ES
Hydranautics SWC6-LD LG SW 400 ES

Toray ROMEMBRA Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
Toray TM820C-400 LG SW 400 SR
Toray TM820E-400 LG SW 400 GR
Toray TM820K-400 LG SW 400 SR
Toray TM820K-440 LG SW 440 SR
Toray TM820M-400 LG SW 400 GR
Toray TM820M-440 LG SW 440 GR
Toray TM820R-400 LG SW 400 R
Toray TM820R-440 LG SW 440 R
Toray TM820V-400 LG SW 400 R
Toray TM820V-440 LG SW 440 R

GE Osmonics Membranes

Product Comparable LG Membrane
GE AD-365 LG SW 400 SR
GE AD-400, 34 LG SW 400 GR
GE AD-440 LG SW 440 GR
GE AE-400, 34 LG SW 400 R
GE AE-440 LG SW 440 R

LG Chem SWRO Membrane Product Literature