Reversible membrane plant

Details Reversible membrane plant Reversible membrane plant

1991-01-18

1992-06-30

Spitzer, Robert

Gas separation

Means within gas stream for conducting concentrate to collector

55208, B01D 5322

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active

051259370

ABSTRACT:
A membrane gas separation apparatus, typically for separating air, includes a gas separation cell containing an array of membranes in the form of hollow fibres. The cell has a first gas port and a second gas port. Flow of gas to and from the ports is controlled by a four-port, two-position valve. In one position, the valve admits incoming air to the first port and allows product nitrogen to flow out of the second port. In the other position the roles of the ports are reversed and hence the direction of flow of the gas is reversed. During prolonged operation, there is a tendency for contaminants to affect disproportionately the feed gas inlet of the membrane fibres. By periodically changing the position of the valve, different ends of the membrane fibres are presented to the feed gas, and thus the operating life of the membranes is lengthened.

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