The DuPont™ SFP-2860 is an 8-inch, externally-fed hollow fiber ultrafiltration (UF) membrane module designed for high-flow water treatment systems . It is engineered with high-strength, hydrophilic PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) membrane fibers to ensure long service life, reliable performance, and reduced operating costs .
Key Features & Benefits:
High Filtration Efficiency: A nominal pore size of 0.03 µm effectively removes bacteria, viruses, and particulate matter, including colloids, providing excellent protection for downstream processes like Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems .
Durable Material: The PVDF hollow fiber membrane offers high mechanical strength and strong chemical resistance, ensuring a longer lifespan and stable performance even under harsh cleaning conditions .
External Pressure Design: This structure allows it to handle higher feed suspended solids concentrations, reducing pre-treatment requirements and minimizing backwash water volume .
Cost-Effective Design: The large 8-inch diameter and 51 m² effective membrane area provide an economical design for larger systems . The U-PVC membrane shell eliminates the need for expensive pressure vessels

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Membrane Area | 51 m² (549 ft²) |
| Flux Range (25°C) | 40–90 LMH |
| Max TMP | 2.1 bar |
| Flow Rate | 2.0–6.9 m³/hr |
| Weight (Empty) | 48kg |
| Target Applications | Industrial wastewater reuse, Seawater pretreatment for desalination, Compact containerized plants, Cooling tower blowdown recovery |
| Parameter | SI Units | US Units |
|---|---|---|
| Filtrate Flux @ 25ºC | 40-120 l/m2/hr | 24-70 gfd |
| Flow range | 2.0 - 6.1 m3/hr | 9.2 - 26.7 gpm |
| Temperature | 1-40ºC | 34-104ºF |
| Max. inlet module pressure (@ 20ºC) | 6.25 bar | 93.75 psi |
| Max. operating TMP | 2.1 bar | 30 psi |
| Max operating air scour flow | 12 nm3/hr | 7.1 scfm |
| Max backwash pressure | 2.5 bar | 36 psi |
| Operating pH | 2-11 | |
Proper start-up of a UF system is indispensable for preparing the membranes for operational service and preventing membrane damage. Adhering to the correct start-up sequence also contributes to ensuring that the operating parameters of the system conform to the design specifications.
Before commencing the system start-up procedures, membrane pretreatment, installation of the membrane modules, instrument calibration, and other system checks should be accomplished. Kindly refer to the product technical manual.