Conditions for fluid separations in microchannels, capillary-driven fluid separations, and laminated devices capable of separating fluids
Patent
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OSTI ID:970490
- Kennewick, WA
- Richland, WA
Methods of separating fluids using capillary forces and/or improved conditions for are disclosed. The improved methods may include control of the ratio of gas and liquid Reynolds numbers relative to the Suratman number. Also disclosed are wick-containing, laminated devices that are capable of separating fluids.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- Assignee:
- Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,344,576
- Application Number:
- 11/070,628
- OSTI ID:
- 970490
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Testing of a Microchannel Partial Condenser and Phase Separator in Reduced Gravity
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