Adsorbent bed pressure balancing for a gas concentrator
US7857894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2259/4541
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and a method are described for monitoring pressure imbalances in the adsorbent beds of a portable gas concentrator. Using the programmability features found in modern portable concentrators, various mitigative procedures to adjust for pressure imbalances and to predict the need for service are disclosed.
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