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Methods for applying microchannels to separate gases using liquid absorbents, especially ionic liquid (IL) absorbents

US8221528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2008
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of using microchannel separation systems including absorbents to improve thermal efficiency and reduce parasitic power loss. Energy is typically added to desorb a solute and then energy or heat is removed to absorb a solute using a working solution. The working solution or absorbent may comprise an ionic liquid, or other fluids that demonstrate a difference in affinity between a solute and other gases in a solution.

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