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Gas separation method and device

US6923844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2002
Grant dateAug 2, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2022

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

Abstract

A gas separation method and apparatus that recovers efficiently principal gas components from a feed gas that includes a plurality of components, and enables supplying the product gases continuously at a stable flow rate and component concentration. A first separation step using a first adsorption column and a second separation step using a second adsorption column are provided, a circulating feed gas, consisting of the recovered exhaust gases discharged in each of the steps and the feed gas, is used as a gas to be separated. The outflow rate and component concentration of a second gas product are maintained constant by controlling the outflow rate of the first gas product.

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