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Process for producing oxygen-enriched gas

US3930814A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1974
Grant dateJan 6, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 27, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2313/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Membrane permeation processes to produce oxygen-enriched gas from atmospheric air are improved by feeding the air to membrane cells divided into two groups, independently withdrawing the permeate output from the two groups of cells into two conduits containing restrictions, and referencing the pressure of one output against the other. A subsequent imbalance of pressure between the two permeate outputs indicates a membrane leakage in one of the two groups of cells.

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