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Apparatus and method for cleaning membrane filtration modules

  • US 20030205519A1
  • Filed: 05/01/2003
  • Published: 11/06/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A membrane module comprising a plurality of porous hollow membrane fibers mounted at a first end to a first potting head and at a second end to a second potting head and extending longitudinally between the potting heads, the membranes having a plurality of pores, the membrane fibers being arranged in close proximity to one another and mounted to prevent excessive movement therebetween, the fibers being partitioned into three or more bundles at least at or adjacent to one of the potting heads so as to form a space therebetween, at least one of the potting heads having a plurality of aeration openings formed in an array, wherein the bundles comprise a wedge-shaped cross section, and wherein the bundles are arranged in an configuration comprising a circular cross section.

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