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Fluid separation assembly having an purge control valve

US5411662A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 1994
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2313/19
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a hollow fiber membrane fluid separation assembly having an integral purge control valve or a purge fluid reflux system, which provides a sweep fluid port internal to the assembly. This assembly is useful for, among other things, separating water vapor from a gas stream.

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