Membrane separation systems---A research and development needs assessment

Technical Report · Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6986951· OSTI ID:6986951

Baker, R W ^[1]; Cussler, E L ^[2]; Eykamp, W ^[3]; Koros, W J ^[4]; Riley, R L ^[5]; Strathmann, H ^[6]

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1. Membrane Technology and Research, Inc., Menlo Park, CA (USA)
2. Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis, MN (USA). Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
3. California Univ., Berkeley, CA (USA)
4. Texas Univ., Austin, TX (USA)
5. Separation Systems Technology, San Diego, CA (USA)
6. Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Grenzflaech

Industrial separation processes consume a significant portion of the energy used in the United States. A 1986 survey by the Office of Industrial Programs estimated that about 4.2 quads of energy are expended annually on distillation, drying and evaporation operations. This survey also concluded that over 0.8 quads of energy could be saved in the chemical, petroleum and food industries alone if these industries adopted membrane separation systems more widely. Membrane separation systems offer significant advantages over existing separation processes. In addition to consuming less energy than conventional processes, membrane systems are compact and modular, enabling easy retrofit to existing industrial processes. The present study was commissioned by the Department of Energy, Office of Program Analysis, to identify and prioritize membrane research needs in light of DOE's mission. Each report will be individually cataloged.

• Research Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Program Analysis; USDOE Membrane Separation Systems Research Needs Assessment Group (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-88ER30133
• OSTI ID: 6986951
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/30133-H1-Vol.2; ON: DE90011770
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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