Gas separation: processes – Selective diffusion of gases – Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-18
2010-11-02
Greene, Jason M (Department: 1797)
Gas separation: processes
Selective diffusion of gases
Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid...
C095S046000, C095S262000, C096S006000, C096S007000, C096S011000, C096S215000, C096S220000, C210S640000, C210S490000, C366S338000
Reexamination Certificate
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07824470
ABSTRACT:
A fuel system for an energy conversion device includes a deoxygenator system with a multitude of flow impingement elements which are interleaved to provide a fuel channel with intricate two-dimensional flow characteristics. The flow impingement elements break up the boundary layers and enhance the transport of oxygen from the core of the of the fuel flow within the fuel channel to the oxygen permeable membrane surfaces by directing the fuel flow in a direction normal to the oxygen permeable membrane. The rapid mixing of the relatively rich oxygen core of the fuel with the relatively oxygen-poor flow near the oxygen permeable membrane enhances the overall removal rate of oxygen from the fuel. Because this process can be accomplished in fuel channels of relatively larger flow areas while maintaining laminar flow, the pressure drop sustained is relatively low.
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Chiappetta Louis
Choi Dochul
Gummalla Mallika
Huang He
Spadaccini Louis J.
Carlson & Gaskey & Olds PC
Greene Jason M
United Technologies Corporation
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