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Membrane separation apparatus

US3965012A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 1974
Grant dateJun 22, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 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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