Conditions for fluid separations in microchannels,...

Details Conditions for fluid separations in microchannels,... Conditions for fluid separations in microchannels,...

2005-03-01

2008-03-18

Smith, Duane (Department: 1797)

Gas separation

Plural serial basically diverse separating media

Plural stages in unitary casing

C055S324000, C055S423000, C055S484000, C095S052000, C095S267000, C095S268000, C095S273000, C095S286000, C096S408000, C096S414000, C096S421000, C165S060000, C210S321750, C210S321840, C261S104000, C261S110000, C261S128000, C261S154000, C429S006000, C429S006000

Reexamination Certificate

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07344576

ABSTRACT:
Methods of separating fluids using capillary forces and/or improved conditions for are disclosed. The improved methods may include control of the ratio of gas and liquid Reynolds numbers relative to the Suratman number. Also disclosed are wick-containing, laminated devices that are capable of separating fluids.

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