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Treatment of lower glycol-containing operative fluids

US5194159A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1991
Grant dateMar 16, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D301/32
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Operative fluids containing lower glycol are contacted with semi-permeable membranes under reverse osmosis conditions to permeate lower glycol to provide a reclaimed lower glycol product. Exemplary operative fluids include antifreeze solutions, heat transfer fluids, deicers, quenchants, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, solvents and absorbents.

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