Abstract: This invention discloses a method for separation of an aromatic compound from a mixture comprising an alkane using an improved thin-film composite membrane. The membrane is particularly useful for separation of benzene from cyclohexane, which have similar boiling points. The membrane comprises a more mechanically durable and defect-free separation layer as a result of its fabrication from an ionomer solution that is substantially free of dissolved ionic species not associated with the ionomer.

Abstract: A method of separating gas and a method of making a gas separation membrane. The method of separating gas includes flowing a gas stream through a membrane, in which the membrane comprises a crosslinked mixture of a poly(ether-b-amide) copolymer and an acrylate-terminated poly(ethylene glycol) according to formula (I) or formula (II); and separating the gas stream via the membrane. In formulas (I) and (II), each n is of from 2 to 30; and each R is independently —H or —CH3.

Abstract: A zeolite membrane complex includes a support and a zeolite membrane formed on the support. The zeolite membrane is of an SAT-type zeolite. Among particles on the surface of the zeolite membrane, particles that have aspect ratios higher than or equal to 1.2 and lower than or equal to 10 account for 85% or more of the area of the surface of the zeolite membrane. This improves the orientations of the particles and also reduces the interstices among the particles. As a result, the denseness of the zeolite membrane is improved. Accordingly, for example, high gas separation performance can be obtained when the zeolite membrane complex is used as a gas separation membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas-liquid separator (2) for separating at least one liquid component, in particular H2O, from a gaseous component, in particular H2, the separator comprising at least one collecting tank (12) which is supplied with a medium, at least the liquid component of the medium being separated into the collecting tank (12), and the separated portion of the medium being discharged from the collecting tank (12) via a discharge valve (46). According to the invention, the gas-liquid separator (2) is integrated into a housing (11) of a recirculation pump (9).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a copolymer composition comprising a polyether-based copolymer, wherein the copolymer dissolves in one or more of an alcohol and alcohol-water mixture. Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a thin-film composite membrane comprising a porous support and a selective layer comprising a polyether-based copolymer, wherein the polyether-based copolymer dissolves in one or more of an alcohol and alcohol-water mixture. Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a method of capturing one or more chemical species comprising contacting a thin-film composite membrane with a fluid composition, wherein the fluid composition includes at least CO2 and capturing CO2 from the fluid composition. Embodiments of the present disclosure also describe methods of synthesizing copolymer compositions and methods of fabricating composite membranes.

Abstract: A separation membrane structure has partition walls including a honeycomb shaped porous ceramic body provided with a large number of pores, and cells to become through channels of a fluid are formed by the partition walls. The cells include separation cells and slit cells. In the separation cells, the intermediate layer is disposed on the surface of a substrate, and a separation layer is further formed. The intermediate layer has a structure where aggregate particles are bonded to one another by an inorganic bonding material having a thermal expansion coefficient equal to or higher than that of the aggregate particles.

Abstract: A process for purifying a feed gas including methane and heavy hydrocarbons, including: step a): cooling the feed gas in a heat exchanger; step b): introducing the resulting into a first phase separator to produce a liquid stream depleted in methane and enriched in heavy hydrocarbons and a gas stream; step c): separating the gas stream in a membrane from which a methane-enriched permeate stream and a partially condensed residue stream exit; step d): introducing the residue stream from step c) into a second phase separator vessel in order to produce a liquid stream and a gas stream; step e): introducing at least one portion of the gas stream resulting from step d) into a JT expansion means; and step f): heating at least one portion of the expanded stream in the heat exchanger used in step a) counter-current to the feed stream in order to cool the latter.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a defect-free DDR molecular sieve membrane. Sigma-1 molecular sieve is used as an inducing seed crystal to prepare and obtain a continuous and compact DDR molecular sieve membrane on the surface of a porous ceramic support. An ozone atmosphere or an external field assisted technology is used to remove a template in the pores of the molecular sieve membrane at a low temperature. The invention avoids the formation of intercrystal defects and cracks, an activated DDR molecular sieve membrane has a good selectivity for separating CO2, and the membrane preparation time is significantly reduced.

Abstract: A fluid management system for use with an ultrasound probe assembly can include first and second conduits each configured to extend from and be fluidly connected to the ultrasound probe assembly. A fluid directing system can include a circulation pump fluidly connected to both the first and second conduits. A fluid degassing system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The fluid degassing system can be configured to remove at least some gas from the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly. A temperature control system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The temperature control system can be configured to control the temperature of the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly. A volume adjustment system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The volume adjustment system can be configured to adjust the volume of the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly.

Abstract: A molecular sieve that has high selectivity and enables high-speed molecular permeation is provided. The molecular sieve has a nanowindow formed lacking a portion of carbon atoms in graphene, and one or more heteroatoms substituting for one or more carbon atoms that constitute a rim of this nanowindow, in which an electrostatic field is induced within the nanowindow by the heteroatoms, the rim of the nanowindow is relaxed in cooperation with a permeating molecule having a van der Waals' radius larger than the nanowindow, and the molecular sieve becomes permeable to the permeating molecule.

Abstract: A flow control system for an irrigation sprinkler can include a service valve having an inlet, a first fluid port, a second fluid port, a third fluid port, and/or a valve piston having a valve piston inlet and a valve piston outlet. The system can include a pilot valve and a vent line. The system can include a filter in fluid communication with the inlet of the service valve. The valve piston can be configured to move vertically with respect to the first, second, and third fluid ports between first, second, and third valve positions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an integrated new technique and apparatus for recycling volatile organic compounds of coating printing. The new technique collects a mixed gas of volatile organic compounds produced in the process of coating and drying of a coating machine with a volatiles collecting hood of coating machine, compresses and lead the mixed gas of volatile organic compounds into a condensation system for condensation; the obtained condensate enters a gas-liquid separator to obtain a coating solvent with high concentration; non-condensable lean gas enters a membrane separation and enrichment system to obtain a mixed gas of high concentration organic compounds after membrane separation and enrichment with a complete set of membrane assembly, and then returns to front of the condensation system to repeat the integrated technique.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a filter (110), for example, for attachment onto a gas detector device or a gas sensor, and attempt to improve the efficiency and service life of the filter (110). Embodiments typically comprise a dustproof membrane (114) and a waterproof membrane (113). Some embodiments may also comprise a splash-proof cap (130) and/or features to reduce negative pressure on the filter (110).

Abstract: Surface modified filter media, including surface modified filter media having enhanced performance characteristics, are provided. In some embodiments, a filter media may comprise two or more layers designed to enhance fluid separation efficiency. One or more of the layers may have at least a portion of a surface that is modified to alter and/or enhance the wettability of the surface with respect to a particular fluid. In certain embodiments involving a filter media including more than one surface modified layer, at least one surface modified layer may have a greater air permeability and/or mean flow pore size than that of another surface modified layer. Such a configuration of layers may result in the media having enhanced fluid separation properties compared to filter media that do not include such modified layers or configuration of layers, all other factors being equal. The filter media may be well-suited for a variety of applications, including filtering fuel, air, and lube oil.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a diaphragm support member with a diaphragm support made of a sintered metal having a diaphragm layer, comprising at least the following steps: a. providing a laminar or tubular diaphragm support made of a porous sintered metal with a surface that is provided for the purpose of being coated with the diaphragm layer; b. providing a metallic connecting element for connecting the diaphragm support to a gas-carrying line; c. connecting the diaphragm support and connecting element with a weld seam to the diaphragm support member and forming a first connection zone between the weld seam and diaphragm support and a second connection zone between the weld seam and the connecting element; d. arranging a metal layer on the surface and the weld seam so that the metal layer covers at least the first connection zone; d. cohesively joining the metal layer at least with the surface and the weld seam; and e.

Abstract: A biogas combustion system that obtains a stable output and saves energy is realized. A combustion system comprises a separation portion 14 that removes carbon dioxide from a treatment target gas containing a mixture gas containing methane as a main component and containing carbon dioxide to obtain methane gas of a high purity in which at least a content of carbon dioxide has been reduced, and a combustion portion 15 that combusts the methane gas. The separation portion 14 includes a first treatment chamber 11 and a second treatment chamber 12 separated from each other by a separation membrane 13 therebetween.

Abstract: An apparatus utilizes a membrane unit to capture components from atmospheric air, including carbon dioxide, enriches the carbon dioxide concentration, and delivers the enriched concentration of carbon dioxide to a sequestering facility. The membrane is configured such that as a first gas containing oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide is drawn through the membrane, a permeate stream is formed where the permeate stream has an oxygen concentration and a carbon dioxide concentration higher than in the first gas and a nitrogen concentration lower than in the first gas. A permeate conduit, having a vacuum applied to it by a vacuum generating device receives the permeate stream and a delivery conduit delivers at least a portion of the enriched carbon dioxide to a sequestering facility. The apparatus may comprise a component of a system where the system may have a flue gas generator and/or a secondary enrichment system disposed between the vacuum generating device and the sequestering facility.

Abstract: A generator of inert gas from an airflow, in an inerting system for at least one aircraft fuel tank is disclosed. The generator includes a system with an air inlet and means for distributing the airflow to a plurality of air separation modules arranged in parallel on the air system to deplete oxygen in the air and generate a nitrogen-enriched inert gas at the outlet. The generator also includes a programed control unit for the distribution means to selectively supply air to a single, a portion or all of the air separation modules, depending on the flight phase of the aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite porous hollow-fiber membrane including a first layer and a second layer which each include a fluororesin-based polymer, in which at least a part of molecular chains of the fluororesin-based polymer is oriented in a longitudinal direction of the composite porous hollow-fiber membrane, the molecular chains of the fluororesin-based polymer have a degree of orientation it in the longitudinal direction of the composite porous hollow-fiber membrane of 0.4 or higher but less than 1.0, the degree of orientation it being calculated with the specific formula.

Abstract: A monolithic separation membrane structure according to the present invention includes a porous support body and a separation membrane. The porous support body has a plurality of filtration cells opening at both end surfaces, a plurality of water collecting cells closed on the both end surfaces, a plurality of discharge flow paths running through the plurality of water collecting cells and opening on an outer peripheral surface, and a monolithic base body including the outer peripheral surface. The separation membrane is formed on inside surfaces of the plurality of filtration cells. The plurality of filtration cells includes a first filtration cell and a second filtration cell which are adjacent to each other. The plurality of water collecting cells include water collecting cell which is adjacent to the first filtration cell and are separated from the second filtration cells.