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A device and method is disclosed for separating individual fluids (particularly gases) from a stream that contains more than one fluid. The separator device is made up of a bundle of hollow fibers, which are fastened at each end into a resin tubesheet. The fiber bundle is enclosed in a casing and in

A device and method is disclosed for separating individual fluids (particularly gases) from a stream that contains more than one fluid. The separator device is made up of a bundle of hollow fibers, which are fastened at each end into a resin tubesheet. The fiber bundle is enclosed in a casing and in the center of the bundle is a perforated, distributor tube. The pressure load on one tubesheet is carried by a movable flange in contact with the tubesheet. At the other end of the separator the pressure load is carried by a stationary flange that seats against the tubesheet. Pressurized fluid directed into the distributor tube flows into the fiber bundle. The permeate fluids pass through the fiber walls and are carried out of the separator through outlets at each end. The nonpermeate fluids bypass the fibers and are carried out of the separator through one or more outlets in the casing.

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A method for separating individual fluids from a fluid stream that contains a mixture of permeate fluids and nonpermeate fluids, comprising the steps of: placing a bundle of spaced-apart hollow fiberes inside an elongate housing, to define a separator device; installing an elongate, perforated distr

A method for separating individual fluids from a fluid stream that contains a mixture of permeate fluids and nonpermeate fluids, comprising the steps of: placing a bundle of spaced-apart hollow fiberes inside an elongate housing, to define a separator device; installing an elongate, perforated distributor tube in the center of the hollow fiber bundle; fastening each hollow fiber into a first tube sheet at one end of the fiber bundle, and into a second tubesheet at the opposite end of the fiber bundle; cutting an internal thread segment into one end of the housing; placing a flange inside the housing adjacent to the internal thread segment, said flange is movable forward and backward inside the housing; providing an adjustment ring having external threads which can engage the internal thread segment; threading the adjustment ring into the housing to the point where it contacts the movable flange, and thereafter moving the adjustment ring forward or backward to thereby adjust the position of the movable flange; installing a stationary flange inside the housing at the end opposite from the movable flange, such that the flange is in contact with the second tubesheet; installing a first fluid outlet in the housing, said outlet communicates with a space between the fiber bundle and the housing; installing a second fluid outlet in the movable flange, said outlet communicates with a space between the movable flange and the first tubesheet; installing a third fluid outlet in the stationary flange, said outlet communicates with a space between the second tubesheet and the stationary flange; directing the fluid stream containing the permeate and nonpermeate fluids into the distributor tube at a pressure of from about 10 to about 1000 psia; flowing the permeate fluid from the distributor tube through the walls of each hollow fiber, and carrying said fluid out of the separator device through the second and third fluid outlets; and flowing the nonpermeate fluid through the spaces between the hollow fibers in the bundle and carrying said fluid out of the separator device through the first fluid outlet.