SEPARATION SYSTEMS, MEMBRANE MODULES, FILTER ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING FILTER ELEMENTS

摘要

A vibratory separation systems, membrane modules, and filter elements, as well as the methods for making filter elements, which embody the various aspects of the invention provide many advantaged over conventional vibratory separation systems and components. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a filter elements includes a support plate having at least one through hole, a separation medium mounted on the support plate, and a sealing member disposed at the hole to prevent fluid from flowing from the hole between the support plate and the separation medium. Filter elements embodying this aspect of the present invention are highly reliable and effective in preventing leakage between the separation media and the support plates. And if the bounding layers are present in the vicinity of the through holes of the support plates, the sealing member can fill the interstices in the bonding layers, preventing leakage through the bonding layers between the separation media and the support plates.