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Membrane filtration system

US6872305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2003
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2321/185
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for reducing volume of feed liquid required in a porous membrane filtration system having a number of porous membranes (6) submersed in a volume of feed liquid to be filtered is provided, the method comprising the step of providing filler elements (9) within said volume of feed liquid to be filtered.

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