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Conditions for fluid separations in microchannels, capillary-driven fluid separations, and laminated devices capable of separating fluids
United States Patent #6,875,247 (4/5/2005)
TeGrotenhuis , et al.
Methods of separating fluids using capillary forces and/or improved conditions for are disclosed. The improved methods may include control of the ratio of gas and liquid Reynolds numbers relative to the Suratman number. Also disclosed are wick-containing, laminated devices that are capable of separating fluids.