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Hydrogen-selective metal membrane modules and method of forming the same

US6319306A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2001
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/05
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Membrane modules that contain one or more hydrogen-selective membranes, methods for preparing the same, and hydrogen purification systems, fuel processors and devices containing the same. In some embodiments, the membrane modules include one or more hydrogen-selective membranes supported on a screen structure, of which a variety of embodiments are disclosed. In some embodiments, the membrane or membranes are adhesively mounted on the screen structure during assembly. In some embodiments, the screen structure includes a plurality of screen members adhesively mounted together during assembly. In some embodiments, the screen structure includes a coating.

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