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Pressure swing adsorption apparatus valve activation

US5620504A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1996
Grant dateApr 15, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2259/402
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pressure swing adsorption apparatus (10) is provided with actuator air via a reservoir (40) which draws its supply either from one or more of the process vessels (12) after it has been dried thereby or directly from the system compressor (32). Controls are provided to ensure actuator air is preferentially drawn from the dried source and for ensuring instrument air is available even on start up of the apparatus.

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