Methods and systems for membrane testing

Details Methods and systems for membrane testing Methods and systems for membrane testing

2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Reifsnyder, David A (Department: 1797)

Liquid purification or separation

With alarm, indicator, register, recorder, signal or...

Responsive to fluid flow

C210S085000, C210S093000, C210S096100, C210S143000, C210S222000, C210S223000, C210S295000, C073S038000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07357859

ABSTRACT:
A method for testing the integrity of a membrane includes steps of placing a magnetically susceptible material in a fluid upstream of the membrane, collecting the material downstream of the membrane using a magnetic field, and detecting the material using a sensor.

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