Brine Concentration with FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC120 membranes
Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards, celebrating the program's 60th Anniversary this year, has long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2022 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: DuPont Water Solutions
United States
Product Description:FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC120 is a spiral-wound reverse osmosis element that recovers more water and achieves higher brine concentrations in wastewater treatment systems than conventional products. This is accomplished with an innovative membrane and specialized feed and permeate spacers, leading to unique performance in minimal liquid discharge applications.
Developers: DuPont Water Solutions
United States
Product Description:FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC120 is a spiral-wound reverse osmosis element that recovers more water and achieves higher brine concentrations in wastewater treatment systems than conventional products. This is accomplished with an innovative membrane and specialized feed and permeate spacers, leading to unique performance in minimal liquid discharge applications.
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