Abstract:
This invention relates to an improved resin-bonded filament wound support tube for membranes employed in reverse osmosis processes. The support tube is in the form of a cured composite structure and contains at least 20-30 percent by weight of a thermosetting resin. The tube has interior plies of helical filament windings which result in a smooth interior surface for the tube and high strength.
Abstract:
ASYMMETRIC MEMBRANES ARE PREPARED FROM NON-SELECTIVE THERMALLY GELLED SUBSTRATES OF A CELLULOSE DERIVATIVE. AFTER LEACHING, THE SUBSTRATE IS ANNEALED AND THEN TREATED IN A DILUTE AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF EITHER P-DIOXANE, FORMIC ACIDS OR NITROMETHANE AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE. THE RESULTING SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE IS PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR DESALINATION BY REVERSE OSMOSIS.