Patent ID: 7169213

Claim:
A multi-channel modular device for processing between two fluid streams of different compositions, the device comprising: a porous inorganic body having: a first plurality of feed-flow pathways disposed in the body for transporting a first stream; a pathway wall surrounding each of the first plurality of feed-flow pathways for processing the first stream into a first composition and a second composition; at least one feed-flow inlet disposed in the body for introducing the first stream into the first plurality of feed-flow pathways; at least one feed-flow outlet disposed in the body for discharging the remaining first stream containing the second composition; at least one second pathway disposed in the body for transporting a second stream having a second inlet and a second outlet; and a networked plurality of fluid conduits formed in the porous body in the form of interconnected pores of the porous body, providing a flow-conduit for sweeping the first composition from each of the first plurality of the feed-flow pathways to the second outlet; and a vessel for porting the inlets and outlets to provide a second stream flow access and for spacing the body within and away from the inner surfaces of the vessel to provide a gap for access; and a partition disposed in the gap between the body and the vessel for diverting the flow within the gap.