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Process for producing nitrogen dioxide-free oxygen-enriched gas

US3930813A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1974
Grant dateJan 6, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 27, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/54
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Membrane permeation processes to produce oxygen-enriched gas from atmospheric air are improved by initially contacting an ambient air feed with triethanolamine to substantially reduce the nitrogen dioxide content in the air and thereafter feeding the nitrogen dioxide depleted air to an array of membrane cells and finally withdrawing the oxygen-enriched permeate output therefrom, substantially free of nitrogen dioxide, for further use.

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