Microsystem process networks

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2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Cooke, Colleen P. (Department: 1754)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Hydrogen or compound thereof

Elemental hydrogen

C422S198000, C422S198000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07125540

ABSTRACT:
Various aspects and applications of microsystem process networks are described. The design of many types of microsystems can be improved by ortho-cascading mass, heat, or other unit process operations. Microsystems having exergetically efficient microchannel heat exchangers are also described. Detailed descriptions of numerous design features in microcomponent systems are also provided.

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