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Removal of oily residues from aqueous waste streams

US5269934A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1992
Grant dateDec 14, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2311/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for removing oily residues from aqueous waste streams using a cross flow filtration system in which the efficiency of a dynamic membrane system comprising a gel layer and supporting semipermeable membrane is optimized by applying a controlled shear force parallel to the plane of the membrane.

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