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Title: Microsystem process networks

Abstract

Various aspects and applications of microsystem process networks are described. The design of many types of microsystems can be improved by ortho-cascading mass, heat, or other unit process operations. Microsystems having exergetically efficient microchannel heat exchangers are also described. Detailed descriptions of numerous design features in microcomponent systems are also provided.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Richland, WA
  2. Kennewick, WA
  3. West Richland, WA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
908051
Patent Number(s):
7125540
Application Number:
09/588,999
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01J - CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY
C - CHEMISTRY C01 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY C01B - NON-METALLIC ELEMENTS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC06-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Wegeng, Robert S, TeGrotenhuis, Ward E, and Whyatt, Greg A. Microsystem process networks. United States: N. p., 2006. Web.
Wegeng, Robert S, TeGrotenhuis, Ward E, & Whyatt, Greg A. Microsystem process networks. United States.
Wegeng, Robert S, TeGrotenhuis, Ward E, and Whyatt, Greg A. Tue . "Microsystem process networks". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/908051.
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