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Purification assemblies and purification methods

US6514323B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2001
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/74
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A purification assembly (10) includes a block (20) and a purification element (40) disposed in the block (20). The block (20) includes first (50) and second (60) pieces attachable to each other and has first (22) and second (24) flow paths. The block (20) also includes a cavity (30) defined by the first (50) and second (60) pieces and disposed in the first (22) flow path. The purification element (40) is disposed in the cavity (30) and in the first fluid flow path (22), wherein fluid flowing through the first fluid flow path (22) passes through the purification element (40). A method for purifying gas includes directing gas through a purification assembly installed between a fluid device (10) and a manifold (2).

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