A membrane-based fluid separations apparatus, comprising an outer vessel or outer vessel assembly having an opening defined therein, a probe member inserted through and secured in the opening and having a groove defined therein, and a tubular membrane supported in the groove in the probe member and defining first and second ends which can be placed in fluid communication with a source of a fluid from which a species is to be selectively removed and a desired destination for fluid from said membrane, respectively.
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