Hydrogen-selective metal membrane modules and method of forming the same
US6319306A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2021 |
Classification
- 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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