Membrane separation apparatus
US3965012A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D63/14
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A membrane separation apparatus adapted for use in ultrafiltration is provided comprising a casing and a membrane unit enclosed therein, said membrane unit comprising a composite membrane folded flatly in zigzag relation to form a plurality of stacked layers defining a plurality of first flow channels in alternately interleaving relation thereto, said composite membrane being made of a flexible porous support and having a pair of selectively permeable membranes on opposite outer surfaces thereof and a second flow channel therebetween.
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