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Modular assembly for hollow membrane fiber cartridges

US6645381B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2001
Grant dateNov 11, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2313/44
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A modular fluid treatment system utilizing hollow fiber cartridges held within the controlled environment of a reaction chamber, with the system being designed to accommodate and facilitate ease of access to individual cartridges within a given module. The arrangement provides for parallel operation of a group of individual modules, while at the same time facilitating access to individual modules for cartridge replacement. Each module includes an elongated cylindrical reaction chamber with end caps, with the end caps being designed to sealingly engage and retain individual cartridges for use within the module, while at the same time providing for accommodating a wide range of tolerance for variations in cartridge length.

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