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Methods for regenerating process gas purifier materials

US7101415B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2003
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/81
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A continuous method of producing a process fluid gas from a feed stream that includes the process fluid and impurities. The method includes: (a) providing a first and second vessel, each vessel containing one or more regenerable purifier materials for removing at least one of the impurities from the feed stream; (b) removing at least one of the impurities by passing the feed stream through one or the other of the vessels to provide a purified process fluid gas, with the vessel being maintained at a first temperature during the removal of impurities; and (c) regenerating the purifier materials in the vessels at a second temperature and during the time when it is not purifying the feed stream by flowing a portion of the purified process fluid or the feed stream or a separate source of the process fluid gas therethrough.

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