RO Membrane Flow Calculator
Use this interactive calculator to determine flow rates and pressure drops for your reverse osmosis system using 4040 membranes. Adjust the feed water flow rate, number of membranes, and recovery rate to see how they affect your system's performance.
Recommended: 3-16 GPM per membrane
Each membrane adds 15% recovery from remaining feed water
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Fresh Feed
10 GPM
Actual Feed
0.0 GPM
Total Permeate
0.0 GPM
Final Concentrate
0.0 GPM
Recycle Flow
0.0 GPM
Total Recovery Rate
0.0%
Pressure Drop
0.0 PSI
Tank Fill Time Calculator
Fill Time Estimates
| Tank Size | Permeate Rate | Fill Time |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gallons | 0.0 GPM | 0 minutes |
Understanding Your Results
Key Terms
- Feed Water Flow Rate: The total water flow entering your RO system (GPM)
- Permeate Flow: The purified water output from your system (GPM)
- Concentrate Flow: The waste water containing rejected contaminants (GPM)
- Recovery Rate: The percentage of feed water converted to permeate
System Considerations
When designing your RO system, consider these important factors:
- Higher recovery rates may increase scaling potential
- Multiple membranes increase system pressure requirements
- Proper pretreatment is essential for membrane longevity
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