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Sanitary rigid shell spiral wound element

US5985146A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateJul 23, 1997
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D65/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel rigid, nonporous shell for use with a spiral wound membrane filtration element that allows a controlled bypass flow between the outside of the element and the inside of an enclosing pressure housing while maintaining structural mechanical properties and tight tolerances on the outside diameter of the element allowing easy installation and removal of the cartridge.

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