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Apparatus and method for multistage reverse osmosis separation

US6187200A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 1995
Grant dateFeb 13, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A20/131
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an apparatus and method for a multistage reverse osmosis separation which comprises reverse osmosis membrane module units arranged at multistage with a booster pump provided in the concentrate flow channel between reverse osmosis membrane module unit, wherein the total effective reverse osmosis membrane area of a module unit is in the range of 20-80% of that of the preceding module unit. The object of this invention is to provide apparatus and separation method that produce low-concentration solution from high-concentration solution with a high recovery ratio, small energy requirements, and high stability.

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