Spiral-wound adsorber module

U.S. Patent Number: 5338450

Abstract: A spiral-wound adsorber module is claimed for the removal of VOCs from fluid streams. The apparatus comprises a spirally adsorbent bed supported within a cylinder to provide a compact, longer adsorbent life alternative for a thermal swing adsorption process.

Inventors: Maurer; Richard T. (Nanuet, NY)

Assignee: UOP (Des Plaines, IL)

Application Number: 08/082,698

Issued: 1994-08-16

Expired: 2006-08-16

Classes: 210/286 ; 210/304; 210/321.74; 210/321.83; 210/493.4; 210/502.1; 55/520; 96/152

Field of search: 55/498,520 95/141,143,210,211,237 96/152,154 210/321.74,321.83,493.4,497.1,502.1,304,512.1,263,266,283,284,285,286

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