Modular structures to contain structured sorbent materials for gas separation processes
US12330111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02C20/40
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A modular structure accommodating structured sorbent in a parallel plate arrangement for the separation of gases, such as the removal of CO2 from air in a direct air capture process is provided. The modular structure includes individual units which act as support structures for the sorbent, and the individual units can be assembled into a larger bed of arbitrary dimensions. The sorbent includes parallel plates through which fluid can flow in many directions (at least two perpendicular directions), with additional features in the support structure that mitigate bypassing effects and reduce parasitic thermal mass. A method for integrating sensors into the bed to understand the performance of the bed in gas separation while minimizing damage to the structure or disruption to performance is also provided.
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