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Apparatus for separating a liquid mixture by pervaporation

US5556539A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1994
Grant dateSep 17, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D61/362
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for separating a liquid by pervaporation, which comprises at least one pervaporation membrane module unit for purifying a liquid to be treated, a supply line connected to said pervaporation membrane module unit for supplying the liquid to be treated to the membrane module unit, a withdrawing line for withdrawing the permeated fluid from the membrane module unit and a withdrawing line for withdrawing the non-permeated liquid, wherein said supply line is provided with a pressure pump for transporting the liquid and a heater, and the final withdrawing line for the non-permeated liquid is provided with a pressure regulating valve.

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