Patent ID: 6158454
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B08B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus, said apparatus comprising:a) an encasement;b) at least one entry port for entry of a fluid flow into said encasement;c) at least one exit port for exit of said fluid flow from said encasement;d) a dense structural arrangement, said dense structural arrangement having an enter surface area and an exit surface area, wherein said dense structural arrangement comprises elements of a gas or a fluid system;e) a sieve-like structure, said sieve-like structure having at least one opening, said sieve-like structure having an enter surface area and an exit surface area, said dense structural arrangement mounted to said sieve-like structure; andf) a channel, said channel coupling at least one of said exit ports to either said sieve-like structure exit surface area or said dense structural arrangement exit surface area, or said channel coupling at least one of said entry ports to either said dense structural arrangement enter surface area or said sieve-like structure enter surface area.