High Performance Hollow Fiber Membranes for Lubricating Fluid Dehydration and Stabilization SystemsCX(s) Applied: B3.6, B5.1Date: 09/28/2010Location(s): Newport, DelawareOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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September 28, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B5.1
Date: 09/28/2010
Location(s): Newport, Delaware
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The specific aim of this program is to commercialize a simple low cost system that reduces the water and chemical contaminants found in hydraulic and lubrication systems. A novel membrane-based technology for continuous on-line dewatering of lubricating oils is proposed. For Phase III, Compact Membrane Systems, Inc. proposes to develop and install a pilot spinning/coating line to permit unfettered manufacturing of the membrane modules, optimization of the membrane material and ancillary components, strengthening of the appropriate in-house expertise, optimization of the design of the unit for the wind turbine application, strengthening ties with our marketing and distribution partner, and initiation of volume production of the membrane module. Initially, the wind turbine gear oil product will be targeted. This will be followed by other dehydration opportunities that will follow, such as, drying of lubricating and hydraulic fluids in the power generation and steel and aluminum production industries. Products developed in this program will also be of great value to satisfy the needs for chemically and thermally resistant membranes and also for drying biofuels (biodiesel, bio-ethanol, bio-butanol, algae oil, bio-oil).