Vortex-enhanced filtration devices

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2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Menon, Krishnan S. (Department: 1723)

Liquid purification or separation

Casing divided by membrane into sections having inlet

Membrane movement during purification

C210S321630, C210S321670, C210S321710, C604S006090

Reexamination Certificate

active

10797510

ABSTRACT:
Preferred aspects of the present invention relate to a device for filtration comprising at least one rotor configured to create Taylor vortices on at least one side of a filtration membrane, thereby providing substantially enhanced mass or heat transfer across the membrane.

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