Osmosis modules having recirculation loops
US11878270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2317/06
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure describes methods and systems for separating a fluid. The methods and systems include a plurality of osmosis modules operably coupled together. At least some of the plurality of osmosis modules include an osmosis membrane, a feed side on a first side of the osmosis membrane; a draw side on a second side of the osmosis membrane; a feed inlet operably coupled to the feed side; a draw inlet operably coupled to the draw side; a feed outlet operably coupled to the feed side; a draw outlet operably coupled to the draw side. The at least some of the plurality of osmosis units further including a feed recirculation loop operably coupled to the feed inlet, the feed outlet, and a feed inlet of a downstream osmosis module; and a draw recirculation loop operably coupled to the draw inlet, the draw outlet, and a draw inlet of a downstream osmosis module.
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