Patent ID: 6419726
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: B01D,C01B

Abstract:
A method for separating a desired fluid from a fluid mixture, comprising:a) providing a housing having a wall; b) providing a first plurality of fluid separation assemblies positioned adjacent one another; c) providing a second plurality of fluid separation assemblies positioned adjacent one another; d) positioning a plurality of plates adjacent and between said first and second plurality of fluid separation assemblies, thereby forming a passageway defined by said plates and said housing wall; and e) passing fluid through said passageway and through said first plurality of fluid separation assemblies and through said second plurality of fluid separation assemblies, wherein each fluid separation assembly of said first and second plurality of fluid separation assembly comprises a fluid permeable membrane having a centrally disposed opening and a wire mesh membrane adjacent said fluid permeable membrane, said wire mesh membrane having an intermetallic diffusion barrier.