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In one aspect, a method for selectively removing at least one target component from a multicomponent feed fluid using a removal system, the system including a feed chamber having an inlet and an outlet, a permeate chamber, and a membrane for separating the feed and permeate chambers. The membrane is

In one aspect, a method for selectively removing at least one target component from a multicomponent feed fluid using a removal system, the system including a feed chamber having an inlet and an outlet, a permeate chamber, and a membrane for separating the feed and permeate chambers. The membrane is selective for the at least one target component. The method includes: in a first period, introducing the feed fluid into the feed chamber through the inlet, thereby exposing the feed fluid to the membrane, while allowing flow out of the outlet, wherein at least a portion of the at least one target component in the feed chamber is removed, either by absorption or adsorption, by the membrane; in a second period, simultaneously halting flow through the inlet and the outlet of the feed chamber, thereby trapping the feed fluid within the feed chamber; and providing a component-gradient across the membrane in both the first and second periods, thereby continually removing the at least one target component and regenerating the membrane.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for selectively removing at least one target component from a multicomponent feed fluid using a removal system, said system including a feed chamber having an inlet and an outlet, a permeate chamber, and a membrane means for separating said feed and permeate cham

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for selectively removing at least one target component from a multicomponent feed fluid using a removal system, said system including a feed chamber having an inlet and an outlet, a permeate chamber, and a membrane means for separating said feed and permeate chambers, wherein said membrane is selective for the at least one target component, said method comprising:in a first period, introducing the feed fluid into said feed chamber through said inlet, thereby exposing the feed fluid to said membrane, while allowing flow out of said outlet, wherein at least a portion of the at least one target component in said feed chamber is removed by said membrane;in a second period, simultaneously halting flow through said inlet and said outlet of said feed chamber, thereby trapping the feed fluid within said feed chamber; andproviding a component-gradient across said membrane in both said first and second periods, thereby continually removing the at least one target component and regenerating said membrane.