Composite filter element
US6432233B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2201/006
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A combination filter element comprising a bundle of hollow microporous fibers housed within an extruded carbon block, wherein the carbon block is fabricated to balance particle retention capacity against absorption capacity to provide a composite filter with desirable pressure drop, filter life, and particulate and chemical contamination reduction, and a filtration device, in which combination filter element may be employed, having a base portion including a sump which has an inlet and an outlet and a base which has a reception port for receiving the filter element.
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