Flow control in pressure swing adsorption systems
US6887301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2259/403
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for reducing shock during a flow of fluid between a higher pressure vessel and a lower pressure vessel. The method includes the steps of providing a conduit between the higher pressure vessel and the lower pressure vessel, and minimizing a rate of pressure change within the second vessel caused by the flow of fluid along the conduit from the higher pressure vessel. The minimizing step includes controlling a rate of flow of fluid between the first vessel and the second vessel over a predetermined duration.
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