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Hydranautics Membrane Elements
Hydranautics ESPA (Energy-Saving Polyamide) RO membranes continue to meet the ever-increasing demands of the water treatment industry. Industrial users worldwide have made ESPA their choice for high productivity and salt rejection. There's an ESPA solution to satisfy even the most challenging water treatment needs with exceptional performance, productivity and savings.

ESPA1 Series Hydranautics RO Membrane Elements

High Productivity, energy saving reverse osmosis membranes.

Model No. Size
(Dia.”× Length”)
Flow Rate Test Pressure (psi) Nominal Salt Rejection (%) Minimum Salt Rejection (%)
gpd m³/d
ESPA-2514 2.5” × 14” 250 0.9 150 99.4 98.0
ESPA-2521 2.5” × 21” 350 1.3 150 99.4 98.0
ESPA-2540 2.5” × 40” 750 2.8 150 99.4 98.0
ESPA-4014 4” × 14” 500 1.9 150 99.4 98.0
ESPA-4021 4” × 21” 1,000 3.8 150 99.4 98.0
ESPA1-LD-4040 4” × 40” 2,450 9.27 150 99.4 99.2
ESPA1 8” × 40” 12,000 45.4 150 99.3 99.0

ESPA2 Series Hydranautics RO Membrane Elements

ESPA2 product family offers new technology for higher productivity and rejection; minimizes bio-fouling & colloidal fouling and features and enhanced cleanability. The ESPA2 MAX features increased surface area for higher permeate production.

Model No. Size
(Dia.”× Length”)
Flow Rate Test Pressure (psi) Nominal Salt Rejection (%) Minimum Salt Rejection (%)
gpd m³/d
ESPA2-LD-4040 4” × 40” 2,000 7.6 150 99.6 99.4
ESPA2 8” × 40” 9,000 34.1 150 99.6 99.5
ESPA2-LD 8” × 40” 10,000 37.9 150 99.6 99.5
ESPA2MAX 8” × 40” 12,000 45.4 150 99.6 99.5

ESPA3 Series Hydranautics RO Membrane Elements

ESPA3 Series membrane elements offer the highest product water flow rates of the Hydranautics ESPA family of membrane elements.

Model No. Size
(Dia.”× Length”)
Flow Rate Test Pressure (psi) Nominal Salt Rejection (%) Minimum Salt Rejection (%)
gpd m³/d
ESPA3-4040 4” × 40” 3,000 11.4 150 98.5 98.0

ESPA4 Series Hydranautics RO Membrane Elements

ESPA 4 Series membrane elements feature a lower operating pressure, resulting in lower operating costs, while maintaining high productivity and a minimum salt rejection of 99%.

Model No. Size
(Dia.”× Length”)
Flow Rate Test Pressure (psi) Nominal Salt Rejection (%) Minimum Salt Rejection (%)
gpd m³/d
ESPA4-LD-4040 4” × 40” 2,500 9.5 100 99.2 99.0
ESPA4 8” × 40” 12,000 45.4 100 99.2 99.0
ESPA4-LD 8” × 40” 12,000 45.4 100 99.2 99.0
ESPA4MAX 8” × 40” 13,200 50.0 100 99.2 99.0

ESPAB Series Boron Removal Hydranautics RO Membrane Elements

ESPA B boron removing elements provide a new option for communities where boron levels are naturally high or for manufacturers challenged by boron contamination issues.

Model No. Size
(Dia.”× Length”)
Flow Rate Test Pressure (psi) Salt Rejection (%) Ave. Boron Rej. (%@10psi)
gpd m³/d Nominal Minimum
ESPABMAX 8” × 40” 9,000 34.1 150 99.3 99 99.6

Please see product specification sheets for the test conditions under which the stated performance are based, and exact membrane element dimensions.

Hydranautics ESPA RO Membrane Elements

Hydranautics ESPA RO Membrane Elements