Microporous membrane for flash distillation
US9108163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A20/131
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microporous membrane for flash distillation comprising at least three layers having distinct properties is disclosed. Generally, the membranes contain outer layers of relatively small pore size, with an interior layer with relatively large pore size. The invention is also directed to a system for desalinization comprising a source of hot brine.
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