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Title: Monolith filter apparatus and membrane apparatus, and method using same

Abstract

A filtration apparatus that separates a liquid feedstock mixed with a gas into filtrate and retentate, the apparatus including at least one filtration device comprised of at least one monolith segment of porous material that defines a plurality of passageways extending longitudinally from a feed face of the structure to a retentate end face. The filtration device contains at least one filtrate conduit within it for carrying filtrate toward a filtrate collection zone, the filtrate conduit providing a path of lower flow resistance than that of alternative flow paths through the porous material of the device. The filtration device can also be utilized as a membrane support for a device for microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, or pervaporation. Also disclosed is a method for using such a filtration apparatus.

Inventors:
 [1]
  1. Wayland, MA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Ceramem Corp
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1041183
Patent Number(s):
8147699
Application Number:
10/853,976
Assignee:
HPD, LLC (Plainfield, IL)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01D - SEPARATION
C - CHEMISTRY C02 - TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE C02F - TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
DOE Contract Number:  
FG02-03ER83621
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
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Citation Formats

Goldsmith, Robert L. Monolith filter apparatus and membrane apparatus, and method using same. United States: N. p., 2012. Web.
Goldsmith, Robert L. Monolith filter apparatus and membrane apparatus, and method using same. United States.
Goldsmith, Robert L. Tue . "Monolith filter apparatus and membrane apparatus, and method using same". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1041183.
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