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Title: Methods for fluid separations, and devices capable of separating fluids

Abstract

Wick-Containing apparatus capable of separating fluids and methods of separating fluids using wicks are disclosed.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2]
  1. Kennewick, WA
  2. Richland, WA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1007916
Patent Number(s):
7051540
Application Number:
10/422,367
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01D - SEPARATION
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F28 - HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL F28B - STEAM OR VAPOUR CONDENSERS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC06-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

TeGrotenhuis, Ward E, and Stenkamp, Victoria S. Methods for fluid separations, and devices capable of separating fluids. United States: N. p., 2006. Web.
TeGrotenhuis, Ward E, & Stenkamp, Victoria S. Methods for fluid separations, and devices capable of separating fluids. United States.
TeGrotenhuis, Ward E, and Stenkamp, Victoria S. Tue . "Methods for fluid separations, and devices capable of separating fluids". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1007916.
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