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Table 1 PFO-100 element specifications [19]

From: Investigating the potential of growing crops hydroponically utilizing feed and draw solutions from fertilizer drawn forward osmosis

Membrane area per element

7.0 m2

Operational pH limits

2–11

Temp operating range (°C)

 > 0–60

Free Chlorine tolerance (ppm)

 < 0.1

Transmembrane operating pressure range (Feed–Draw)

0–3 psig (0–0.21 bar)

Max pressure at any port

10 psig

(0.68 bar)

Physical dimensions L x W x H [mm]

502 × 350 × 460

Housing materials

Plastic, Carbon Fiber, Aluminum

Membrane materials

Active layer material: polyamide

Support layer material: porous hydrophilic polymer

Shipping/Storage solution

Glycerin & 1% Sodium Bisulfite Solution