Method for producing a selectively permeable separation module

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PATENT NO 6036030
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08965654

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A method and apparatus is provided for casting a polymeric membrane on the inside surface of porous tubes to provide a permeate filter system capable of withstanding hostile operating conditions and having excellent selectivity capabilities. Any polymer in solution, by either solvent means or melt processing means, is capable of being used in the present invention to form a thin polymer membrane having uniform thickness on the inside surface of a porous tube. Multiple tubes configured as a tubular module can also be coated with the polymer solution. By positioning the longitudinal axis of the tubes in a substantially horizontal position and rotating the tube about the longitudinal axis, the polymer solution coats the inside surface of the porous tubes without substantially infiltrating the pores of the porous tubes, thereby providing a permeate filter system having enhanced separation capabilities.

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  • BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Orme, Christopher J Shelley, ID 20 113
Peterson, Eric S Idaho Falls, ID 21 186
Stone, Mark L Idaho Falls, ID 21 272

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