Patent ID: 6974554
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a pot for an array of hollow fibre membranes, each fibre membrane comprising an end, the method comprising: placing the ends of the fibre membranes in a mould; forming a first layer of a curable resin material in a non-cured state around the ends, wherein the step of forming a first layer of a curable resin material further comprises monitoring a curing process of the first layer to determine an optimal time at which to apply a second layer to the first layer; applying a second layer of a polyurethane resin material to the first layer prior to full curing of the first layer, wherein the polyurethane resin material is chemically reactive with the curable resin material to form an adhesive bond between the first layer and the second layer, and wherein a fully cured polyurethane resin material is of a higher flexibility than a fully cured curable resin material; at least partially curing the first layer and the second layer, such that a pot is formed; and removing the pot from the mould.