Device and method for separating individual fluids from a mixture of fluids
CA 1304008 C · Owner: The Dow Chemical Company · Inventors: Johnson, Homer K.
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A device and method is disclosed for separating individual fluids (particularly gases) from a stream that contains more than one fluid. The separator device is made up of a bundle of hollow fibers which, are fastened at each end into a resin tubesheet. The fiber bundle is enclosed in a casing and in the center of the bundle is a perforated, distributor tube. The pressure load on one tubesheet is carried by a movable flange in contact with the tubesheet. At the other end of the separator the pressure load is carried by a stationary flange that seats against the tubesheet. Pressurized fluid directed into the distributor tube flows into the fiber bundle. The permeate fluids pass through the …
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- Granted June 23, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 23, 2009.
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