Dynamic membrane wafer assembly and method

Details Dynamic membrane wafer assembly and method Dynamic membrane wafer assembly and method

2007-12-04

2007-12-04

Menon, Krishnan S. (Department: 1723)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...

C210S651000, C210S652000, C210S321750, C210S321840, C210S650000, C095S045000, C095S050000, C095S047000, C095S048000

Reexamination Certificate

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10946021

ABSTRACT:
A method for separating aromatic hydrocarbons from a feed stream. The method includes flowing the feed stream through a first channel within a first wafer assembly that may contain an underflow distribution weir. Next, the feed stream is exposed to a first thin film polymer membrane. A stream permeates through the first thin film polymer membrane, and the permeate is produced from the first wafer assembly. The retentate is directed via a redistribution channel (such as a tube) to a second wafer assembly that may contain an underflow distribution weir. This retentate is exposed to a second thin film polymer membrane. A second permeate stream is created that permeates through the second thin film polymer membrane. The second permeate stream is conducted into the permeate zone and ultimately produced from the second wafer assembly. An apparatus for separating aromatic components from a feed stream is also disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a series of tandem wafer assemblies. The wafer assemblies comprise a first wafer, second wafer and third wafer. First and second membrane members are disposed within the wafer assemblies.

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