Gas concentrator with improved water rejection capability
US8580015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2259/455
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A feed gas drying system is described for a PSA or VPSA oxygen concentrator. A membrane dryer is inserted into the feed gas path to the concentrator absorbent beds, such that the moisture in the feed gas is directed to a part of the dryer exposed to the concentrator exhaust, thus achieving efficient operation of the membrane dryer with no loss of concentrator feed gas.
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