Methods and apparatuses for gas separation by pressure swing adsorption with partial gas product feed to fuel cell power source
US6866950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Various systems, method and apparatuses are disclosed that include a pressure swing adsorption apparatus coupled to a fuel cell, wherein the fuel cell receives at least a portion of a product gas from the pressure swing adsorption and powers the pressure swing adsorption apparatus. Also disclosed is a portable gas separator that include a housing that houses a rotary pressure swing adsorption apparatus.
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