Separation process and apparatus for light noble gas
US10478770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25J2280/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Process and apparatus for producing helium, neon, or argon product gas using an adsorption separation unit having minimal dead end volumes. A second separation unit receives a stream enriched in helium, neon, or argon, and a stream is recycled from the second separation unit back to the adsorption separation unit in a controlled manner to maintain the concentration of the helium, neon, or argon in the feed to the separation unit within a targeted range.
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