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High purity membrane nitrogen

US5378263A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 1992
Grant dateJan 3, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/226
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Multi-stage membrane systems are arranged so that, with the same number of modules and compressors, mixing losses upon combining recycle and feed streams are minimized. Membrane surface area and power requirements are reduced thereby.

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