Flexible hollow fiber fluid separation module
US5202023A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2313/42
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is a fluid separation module having improved permeate flow characteristics and improved space/volume requirements. Such modules comprise a hollow fiber bundle, a first and optional second tubesheet, an optional casing, a feed inlet, a permeate outlet, and a non-permeate outlet. The module is coiled, curved or bent into a useful non-linear shape which reduces the space requirements for the module essentially without diminishing the effectiveness of the fluid separation. The feed fluid is introduced to the module either in a boreside or a shellside manner. Coil, french horn, spiral or U-shaped configuration or combinations thereof are useful.
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