Header block for tubular membrane permeator modules
First Claim
1. A header block having:
- 1. two opposed, generally planar faces, joined by a feed bore through said block, the axis of said bore being generally perpendicular to each of said faces;
2. a third generally planar face, to which said bore axis is generally parallel, connected to the bore and pierced by a plurality of generally parallel feed passageways terminating in said bore;
the walls defining the portions of said passageways adjacent said third face being adapted to receive, position and, in cooperation with suitable sealing means, to sealingly engage terminal portions of tubes inserted therein; and
3. a fourth generally planar face, opposed and generally parallel to said third face and connected thereto by a plurality of permeate conduits which pass through said block and are not connected with said feed bore.
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Abstract
An improved header block for tubular membrane permeator modules, which has particular advantage for ultrafiltration operations, is disclosed. The header block is very compact and is formable by casting or molding and machining. In cooperation with a collector plate and end-plate, it provides both feed (or concentrate) and permeate manifolds. The high pressure differentials and/or cumbersome "turn arounds" or manifolds heretofore used are obviated by said block. A plurality of modules comprising such blocks may be joined side-by-side, in cooperation with appropriate side-plate and gasket means, to provide a variety of flow distributions and/or modes. The header block is uniquely appropriate for handling high volume flow rates required to ensure turbulent, high velocity flow of feed liquid within each permeator tube. The end plates preferably are transparent, to permit facile inspection of the permeate stream from each tube in each module.
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10 Claims
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1. A header block having:
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1. two opposed, generally planar faces, joined by a feed bore through said block, the axis of said bore being generally perpendicular to each of said faces; 2. a third generally planar face, to which said bore axis is generally parallel, connected to the bore and pierced by a plurality of generally parallel feed passageways terminating in said bore; the walls defining the portions of said passageways adjacent said third face being adapted to receive, position and, in cooperation with suitable sealing means, to sealingly engage terminal portions of tubes inserted therein; and 3. a fourth generally planar face, opposed and generally parallel to said third face and connected thereto by a plurality of permeate conduits which pass through said block and are not connected with said feed bore. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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