Patent ID: 8573407
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: B01D,B01J,C10M

Abstract:
1. A moisture separation apparatus for removing moisture from a fluid flowing within a flow path of a second apparatus, the moisture separation apparatus comprising: a tubular shaped housing having closed ends and defining an interior volume, a first of the closed ends further defining an entrance port and a discharge port, the entrance port and the discharge port being concentric one with the other wherein the housing further defines a fluid flow path between the entrance port and the discharge port and having first and second flow path portions; a single attachment for affixing the moisture separation apparatus to an external structure wherein the single attachment defines one of the discharge port and entrance port; a porous and pliant material spanning across and expandable along the first flow path portion, wherein the porous and pliant material is a material that allows for passage of fluid therethrough, the porous and pliant material having embedded therein a water absorption insert, the water absorption insert comprising a Superabsorbant Polymer contained within a boundary at least partially comprising a polyester mesh and expandable within the porous and pliant material as water is absorbed thereby; and a filtration chamber defining the second flow path portion and including filter membranes for separating and collecting solids from the fluid passing therethrough.