Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow fiber membrane fluid separation assembly having an integral purge control valve or a purge fluid reflux system, which provides a sweep fluid port internal to the assembly. This assembly is useful for, among other things, separating water vapor from a gas stream.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 25, 1994
Date of Patent:
May 2, 1995
Assignee:
Praxair Technology, Inc.
Inventors:
Patrick S. Nicolas, Jr., Benjamin Bikson, Salvatore Giglia, David R. Thompson