MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANE FOR SEPARATION OF GASES

Title:

MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANE FOR SEPARATION OF GASES

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2003039728

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

An improved mixed matrix membrane for the separation of gases comprises polyethylene glycol, silicone rubber and activated carbon on a porous support. The membrane preferably also comprises a carbonate such as potassium carbonate. The gases which may be separated by the membrane include mixtures of oxygen and nitrogen and mixtures of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Membranes of this design may be used in processing natural gas or other gases.

Inventors:

KULPRATHIPANJA SANTI (US)
CHAROENPHOL JUTIMA (TH)

Application Number:

PCT/US2002/035326

Publication Date:

November 13, 2003

Filing Date:

November 01, 2002

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Assignee:

UOP LLC (US)
KULPRATHIPANJA SANTI (US)
CHAROENPHOL JUTIMA (TH)

International Classes:

B01D53/22; B01D69/14; B01D71/70; (IPC1-7): B01D69/14; B01D53/22

Foreign References:

US6117328A	2000-09-12
US4751104A	1988-06-14
US5127925A	1992-07-07
US4606740A	1986-08-19

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