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Ultrafiltration and microfiltration module and system

US6589426B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2000
Grant dateJul 8, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2321/2083
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus of purifying feedwater to remove impurities including suspended solids therefrom, the method suitable for using in-line water pressure to permeate water through hollow fiber membranes and to backflush the membranes to remove solids collected or deposited thereon.

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