Membrane cleaning apparatus
US11673169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03F1/82
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A membrane cleaning apparatus for removing particles from a membrane, the apparatus including a membrane support and an electric field generating mechanism. The membrane support is for supporting the membrane. The electric field generating mechanism is for generating an electric field in the vicinity of the membrane when supported by the membrane support. The electric field generating mechanism may include: one or more collector electrodes; and a mechanism for applying a voltage across a membrane supported by the membrane support and the or each of the one or more collector electrodes.
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