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Equipment and method for filtration using a fabric of polyacrylonitrile fibers

US4902433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 1987
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2239/1291
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A backwashable filter element consists essentially of a fabric of polyacrylonitrile fibres wherein the diameter of the fibres is in the range 10 to 50 microns and the density of the element is in the range 0.05 to 0.50 g/cc. The element is suitable for use in filtering sea water, particularly for sea water injected into petroleum reservoirs to assist in the recovery of crude oil.

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