초록

An improved plate-and-frame assembly selectively transfers a fluid component from one fluid stream to another fluid stream. In a preferred embodiment, a plate-and-frame humidity exchanger with unitary plates and seals transfers water vapor and heat between two fluid streams.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A plate-and-frame fluid exchanging assembly with unitary plates and seals, said assembly comprising:(a) a first resilient plate with a major surface having a fluid passage formed therein;(b) a second resilient plate with a major surface having a fluid passage formed there

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A plate-and-frame fluid exchanging assembly with unitary plates and seals, said assembly comprising:(a) a first resilient plate with a major surface having a fluid passage formed therein;(b) a second resilient plate with a major surface having a fluid passage formed therein;(c) a membrane layer interposed between said major surface of each one of said first and second resilient plates, wherein said membrane layer is selectively permeable to at least one selected fluid component for transferring said at least one selected fluid component from a first fluid stream to a second fluid stream when said first and second fluid streams are on opposite sides of said membrane layer;(d) a first fluid supply port for supplying said first fluid stream to said fluid passage formed in said major surface of said first resilient plate;(e) a second fluid supply port for supplying said second fluid stream to said fluid passage formed in said major surface of said second resilient plate;(f) a first fluid exhaust port for removing said first fluid stream from said fluid passage formed in said major surface of said first resilient plate;(g) a second fluid exhaust port for removing said second fluid stream from said fluid passage formed in said major surface of said second resilient plate; and(h) a compression mechanism for compressing said plate-and-frame assembly; wherein said first and second plates are resilient and cooperate with said membrane layer to provide a fluid tight seal therebetween.