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Regenerable organic contaminant controller in space application

US11826711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2022
Grant dateNov 28, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2321/32
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A regenerable organic contaminant controller includes a carbon hollow fiber module that includes a passage between an inlet and an outlet, on an opposite end of the carbon hollow fiber module from the inlet, such that organic contaminants in contaminated air flowing through the passage are desorbed into pores of the carbon hollow fiber module. The regenerable organic contaminant controller also includes wires coupled to the inlet of the carbon hollow fiber module and to the outlet of the carbon hollow fiber module. The wires heat the carbon hollow fiber module based on a flow of electricity through the wires. The heat causes release of the organic contaminants from the pores of the carbon hollow fiber module.

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