Double ended hollow fiber bundle and fluids separation apparatus
US5160042A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2313/23
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An annular double ended hollow fiber bundle, a fluid separation apparatus comprising the annular double ended hollow fiber bundle having bores open at both ends of the hollow fibers embedded in the two tubesheets enclosed in a shell having multiple ports, a fluid entrance port, a non-permeate exit port and at least one permeate exit port, wherein said double ended hollow fiber bundle is encased in an essentially impermeable film barrier except for entrance regions situated in selected areas between the tubesheets and to processes for separating fluids mixtures.
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