ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The permeation behavior of the high-flux asymmetric membrane differs from that of the conventional symmetric membrane. A calculation method for predicting the gas separation performance of a permeator with asymmetric membrane is presented. The model takes into account the permeate pressure drop and is applicable to both hollow-fiber and spiral-wound modules. The effect of permeate-feed flow pattern on module performance is analyzed. It is shown that for the high-flux asymmetric membrane, the countercurrent flow pattern is not necessarily always the preferred operating mode. The mathematical model is verified by large-scale field pilot-plant experiments for helium recovery from natural gas using large hollow-fiber modules (220 m2/unit).
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690290405
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