Cross-pleated membrane cartridges, and method and apparatus for making cross-pleated membrane cartridges
US8828119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24686
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A membrane cartridge is manufactured by repeatedly folding and joining two strips of membrane to form a cross-pleated cartridge with a stack of openings or fluid passageways configured in an alternating cross-flow arrangement. The cartridge can be modified for other flow configurations including co-flow and counter-flow arrangements. Methods for manufacturing such cross-pleated membrane cartridges, as well as apparatus used in the manufacturing process are described. Cross-pleated membrane cartridges comprising water-permeable membranes can be used in a variety of applications, including in heat and water vapor exchangers. In particular they can be incorporated into energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) for exchanging heat and water vapor between air streams being directed into and out of buildings.
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