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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 04, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Luis Rios, Holtsville, NY (US);
Tony Alex, Glen Cove, NY (US);
Thomas C. Gsell, Glen Head, NY (US);
Michael R. Gildersleeve, Norwood, MA (US);
Assignee:
Pall Corporation, East Hills, NY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 6/308 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 6/308 ;
Abstract
A vibratory separation system having a drive mechanism for imparting a vibratory motion to a membrane module to enhance filtration. The membrane module comprises one or more filter elements secured to one another, each having a permeable membrane. The vibratory motion imparted to the membrane module generates a dynamic flow boundary layer at the permeable membranes. This fluid shear boundary layer, in turn, generates lift, thereby inhibiting fouling of the membranes.