Hollow fiber membrane module
US7160455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F1/78
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hollow fiber membrane module comprising a module housing, a hollow fiber membrane bundle comprising a plurality of hollow fiber membranes, at least one end portion of the bundle being fixed on the housing through a flexible potting material, and a rib or ring embedded in the potting portion, the rib or ring being fixed on an inner wall of the housing, and the rib or ring being embedded in the potting portion without directly contacting the hollow fiber membrane, and the filtration method using the same. The hollow fiber membrane module can maintain a practical pressure resistance.
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