process integrated membrane separation with application to the removal of co2 from natural gashilde k engelien 22 march 2004 department chemical engineering ntnu definition given title membranes into a integration techniques synthesis modelling & optimisation gas have mainly looked at sweetening other applications exists overview presentation principles material selection types modules for advantages disadvantages current solutions some industrial examples future trends developments concluding remarks different structures selective layer porous membranenon carrier typical asymmetric very thin non thick highly mechanical support two main categories spiral wound hollow fibre streams are required in purification