Gas separation: processes – Selective diffusion of gases – Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Spitzer, Robert H. (Department: 1724)
Gas separation: processes
Selective diffusion of gases
Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid...
C095S045000, C095S055000, C096S008000, C096S010000, C096S013000, C096S014000
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06896717
ABSTRACT:
A membrane-based process for separating mixtures of target gases if the gas mixture also contains C3+hydrocarbon vapors. The process uses gas-separation membranes having a base membrane and a coating layer. The base membrane incorporates a selective layer made from a polymer selective between the light gases to be separated. The coating layer comprises a fluorinated polymer capable of protecting the base membrane from C3+hydrocarbon vapors and liquids.
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Blanc Rolande J.
He Zhenjie
Pinnau Ingo
Farrant J.
Membrane Technology and Research, Inc.
Spitzer Robert H.
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