Gas separation
US5985006A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2259/40007
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vacuum swing adsorption apparatus for separating a gas mixture includes a pipeline along which the vacuum is able to be drawn. The apparatus is provided with a plurality of eductors each connected to the pipeline 6 and in parallel with the other eductor respective stop valves. The stop valves are arranged and operable so as to select the number of eductors in communication with the pipeline. Thus the degree of vacuum to which the apparatus is subjected may be varied.
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