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Hollow fiber membrane tubesheets of variable epoxy composition and hardness

US6290756A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1997
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D63/024
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Multicomponent hollow fiber membrane tubesheets are disclosed that provide for improved membrane performance, particularly at high operating pressures. The multicomponent tubesheets have an epoxy resin having, when cured, different degrees of hardness in different portions of the tubesheet. Methods for producing such multicomponent tubesheets are also provided.

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