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Process for removing a target gas from a mixture of gases by thermal swing adsorption

US7938886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2008
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02C20/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The separation of a target gas from a mixture of gases using a thermal swing adsorption process wherein a thermal wave is used, primarily in the desorption step. The process of this invention enables one to separately remove multiple contaminants from a treated gaseous stream.

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