Joint assembly for joining a ceramic membrane to a tube sheet
US6454274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joint assembly for joining a ceramic membrane of tubular form to a tube sheet used in supporting the ceramic membrane within a reactor. The ceramic membrane is received within a fixture connected to the tube sheet and a follower, extending into the fixture, exerts a force on a high temperature sealing element located between the fixture and the ceramic membrane to effect a seal and to hold the ceramic membrane in place. The force can be exerted directly on the sealing element or on the ceramic membrane itself.
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