公开(公告)号：US08603220B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12889542

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: David Lester Rarig ,  Roger Dean Whitley ,  Matthew James Labuda

Inventor： David Lester Rarig ,  Roger Dean Whitley ,  Matthew James Labuda

IPC: B01D59/26

CPC classification number: B01D53/0446 ,  B01D53/02 ,  B01D53/047 ,  B01D2253/108 ,  B01D2259/40005 ,  B01D2259/40015 ,  B01D2259/40032 ,  B01D2259/40052 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/40079 ,  B01D2259/40081 ,  B01D2259/404 ,  F16K11/0716 ,  F16K11/085 ,  F16K11/087 ,  Y10T137/86863 ,  Y10T137/86871

Abstract: Pressure swing adsorption system comprising two or more vessels, each having a feed end, a product end, and adsorbent material adapted to adsorb one or more components from a multi-component feed gas mixture; piping adapted to (1) introduce the feed gas mixture into the feed ends, withdraw a product gas from the product ends, and withdraw a waste gas from the feed ends of the vessels, and (2) place the product ends of any pair of vessels in flow communication; a feed pipe adapted to supply the feed gas mixture to the system; a product pipe adapted to withdraw the product gas from the system; and a waste gas pipe adapted to withdraw the waste gas from the system. An indexed rotatable multi-port valve is adapted to place the product end of each vessel in sequential flow communication with the product end of each of the other vessels.

公开(公告)号：US20120234165A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13050353

申请日：2011-03-17

Applicant: Wim Frans Elseviers ,  Stephan Laux

Inventor： Wim Frans Elseviers ,  Stephan Laux

IPC: B01D53/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/047 ,  B01D53/30 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2253/106 ,  B01D2253/108 ,  B01D2256/16 ,  B01D2257/502 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2257/7025 ,  B01D2259/40016 ,  B01D2259/4003 ,  B01D2259/40035 ,  B01D2259/40043 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/404 ,  C01B3/56 ,  Y02C10/08 ,  Y02C20/20 ,  Y02P20/152 ,  Y02P20/156

Abstract: Embodiments of methods for controlling impurity buildup on adsorbent for a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) process are provided. The method comprises the steps of operating the PSA process including performing (a) a first depressurizing equalization step, and (b) a providing purge step. Impurities are sensed in an effluent from the PSA process. If the impurities sensed in the effluent have reached a predetermined upper impurity level, then the PSA process is operated including performing (b) and not (a).

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制用于变压吸附（PSA）方法的吸附剂上的杂质累积的方法的实施方案。 该方法包括以下步骤：操作PSA过程，包括执行（a）第一减压均衡步骤，和（b）提供净化步骤。 在PSA过程的污水中检测杂质。 如果流出物中感测到的杂质达到预定的上限杂质浓度，则PSA操作包括执行（b）而不是（a）。

公开(公告)号：US08034164B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12239383

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: Franklin D. Lomax, Jr. ,  John S. Lettow

Inventor： Franklin D. Lomax, Jr. ,  John S. Lettow

IPC: B01D53/047

CPC classification number: B01D53/047 ,  B01D53/0446 ,  B01D2259/40003 ,  B01D2259/40007 ,  B01D2259/40035 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/40075 ,  B01D2259/404 ,  B01D2259/4065

Abstract: A pressure swing adsorption process including the step of separating a gas mixture by absorbing at least one gas component in an adsorbent mass provided within each vessel of a plurality of vessels. The separating step has a single pressure equalization cycle. The separating step is preferably performed with only four valves per vessel of the plurality of vessels. Additionally, a pressure swing adsorption system of the invention includes a plurality of vessels each containing therein an adsorbent mass configured to separate a gas mixture by absorbing at least one gas component in said adsorbent mass, where the system is configured to separate the gas mixture using a single pressure equalization cycle and includes only four valves per vessel of the plurality of vessels.

Abstract translation: 一种变压吸附方法，包括通过吸收设置在多个容器的每个容器内的吸附剂组中的至少一种气体成分来分离气体混合物的步骤。 分离步骤具有单个压力平衡循环。 分离步骤优选地在多个容器中的每个容器上仅使用四个阀。 此外，本发明的变压吸附系统包括多个容器，每个容器中含有吸附质量块，其被配置为通过吸收所述吸附剂物质中的至少一种气体成分来分离气体混合物，其中该系统构造成使用 单个压力平衡循环并且在多个容器中每个容器仅包括四个阀。

公开(公告)号：US07862645B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US12024168

申请日：2008-02-01

Applicant: Roger Dean Whitley ,  Edward Landis Weist, Jr. ,  Annemarie Ott Weist ,  Steven Ray Auvil

Inventor： Roger Dean Whitley ,  Edward Landis Weist, Jr. ,  Annemarie Ott Weist ,  Steven Ray Auvil

IPC: B01D53/047

CPC classification number: B01D53/75 ,  B01D53/047 ,  B01D53/86 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2253/108 ,  B01D2255/1021 ,  B01D2255/1023 ,  B01D2256/18 ,  B01D2257/102 ,  B01D2257/104 ,  B01D2257/108 ,  B01D2257/502 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2257/7022 ,  B01D2259/40001 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/404 ,  C01B23/0026 ,  C01B23/0052 ,  C01B23/0084 ,  C01B2210/0034 ,  C01B2210/0046 ,  C01B2210/007 ,  Y02C10/08 ,  Y02C20/20 ,  Y02P20/152

Abstract: Method for argon recovery that comprises (a) providing a feed gas mixture comprising argon and nitrogen; (b) contacting at least a portion of the feed gas mixture with a nitrogen-selective adsorbent in a cyclic pressure swing adsorption process and adsorbing at least a portion of the nitrogen on the adsorbent in a first pressure range above 100 psia to provide a purified argon product and an adsorbent comprising adsorbed nitrogen; and (c) desorbing the adsorbed nitrogen in one or more regeneration steps effected in a second pressure range between atmospheric pressure and a super-atmospheric pressure below any pressure in the first pressure range, inclusive; wherein the cyclic pressure swing adsorption process is effected at an average operating temperature of at least about 0° C.

Abstract translation: 氩回收方法，其包括（a）提供包含氩和氮的进料气体混合物; （b）在循环变压吸附过程中使至少一部分进料气体混合物与氮气选择性吸附剂接触，并在高于100psia的第一压力范围内吸附吸附剂上的至少一部分氮以提供纯化的 氩产物和包含吸附氮的吸附剂; 和（c）在一个或多个在第一压力范围内的压力范围内的大气压和超大气压之间的第二压力范围内进行的一个或多个再生步骤解吸吸附的氮气; 其中循环变压吸附过程在至少约0℃的平均操作温度下进行。

公开(公告)号：US07618478B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US11395139

申请日：2006-04-03

Applicant: Ravi Kumar

Inventor： Ravi Kumar

IPC: B01D53/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/0476 ,  B01D53/047 ,  B01D2253/10 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2253/106 ,  B01D2256/16 ,  B01D2256/22 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2257/80 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/40073 ,  B01D2259/40075 ,  B01D2259/406 ,  B01D2259/4062 ,  C01B3/34 ,  C01B3/48 ,  C01B3/56 ,  C01B32/50 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/0283 ,  C01B2203/043 ,  C01B2203/0475 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C01B2203/146 ,  C01B2203/86 ,  Y02C10/08 ,  Y02P20/152 ,  Y02P30/30

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) processes and apparatus to recover carbon dioxide having a purity of approximately ≧80 mole percent from streams containing at least carbon dioxide and hydrogen (e.g., syngas). The feed to the CO2 VPSA can be at super ambient pressure. The CO2 VPSA unit produces two streams, a H2-enriched stream and a CO2 product stream. The process cycle steps are selected such that there is minimal or no hydrogen losses from the process. The recovered CO2 can be further upgraded, sequestered or used in applications such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR).

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及真空变压吸附（VPSA）方法和装置，用于从至少包含二氧化碳和氢气（例如合成气）的物流中回收纯度约> 80摩尔％的二氧化碳。 CO2 VPSA的进料可以处于超级环境压力下。 二氧化碳VPSA单元产生两股物流，即富H2的物流和二氧化碳产物流。 选择工艺循环步骤使得该方法具有最小的或没有氢的损失。 回收的二氧化碳可以进一步升级，隔离或用于强化采油（EOR）等应用。

公开(公告)号：US07588749B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11727978

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: David M. Hooper ,  Thomas Foster ,  Noel Henson

Inventor： David M. Hooper ,  Thomas Foster ,  Noel Henson

IPC: C01B13/10 ,  B01D53/04

CPC classification number: C01B13/11 ,  B01D53/0476 ,  B01D2253/108 ,  B01D2256/12 ,  B01D2257/102 ,  B01D2259/40015 ,  B01D2259/4003 ,  B01D2259/4006 ,  B01D2259/40064 ,  B01D2259/40066 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/401 ,  B01D2259/402 ,  B01D2259/41 ,  C01B2201/14 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/30 ,  C01B2201/64 ,  C01B2201/82

Abstract: Apparatus, method and system for delivering a sterile unit dose of ozone that may include concentrating oxygen from air, which can include pressurizing at least one zeolite chamber having at least one zeolite material where the at least one zeolite material selectively adsorbs a substantial amount of nitrogen and not a substantial amount of oxygen. An oxygen-ozone cell may be filled with substantially concentrated oxygen from the at least one zeolite chamber. The oxygen-ozone cell may then be sequestered. The oxygen-ozone cell may be removed and may be engaged with an ozone conversion unit. The ozone conversion unit may charge the substantially concentrated oxygen generating a predetermined concentration of ozone. The oxygen-ozone cell may be disengaged from the ozone conversion unit.

Abstract translation: 用于递送无菌单位剂量的臭氧的装置，方法和系统，其可以包括从空气中浓缩氧气，其可以包括对具有至少一种沸石材料的至少一个沸石室进行加压，其中至少一种沸石材料选择性吸附大量的氮 而不是大量的氧气。 氧气 - 臭氧池可以从至少一个沸石室填充基本上浓的氧气。 然后可以将氧 - 臭氧细胞隔离。 氧气 - 臭氧池可以被去除并且可以与臭氧转化单元接合。 臭氧转化单元可以对产生预定浓度的臭氧的基本浓缩的氧进行充电。 氧臭氧池可以与臭氧转化装置脱离。

公开(公告)号：US20090020014A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：US12239383

申请日：2008-09-26

Applicant: Franklin D. LOMAX, JR. ,  John S. Lettow

Inventor： Franklin D. LOMAX, JR. ,  John S. Lettow

IPC: B01D53/047

CPC classification number: B01D53/047 ,  B01D53/0446 ,  B01D2259/40003 ,  B01D2259/40007 ,  B01D2259/40035 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/40075 ,  B01D2259/404 ,  B01D2259/4065

Abstract: A pressure swing adsorption process including the step of separating a gas mixture by absorbing at least one gas component in an adsorbent mass provided within each vessel of a plurality of vessels. The separating step has a single pressure equalization cycle. The separating step is preferably performed with only four valves per vessel of the plurality of vessels. Additionally, a pressure swing adsorption system of the invention includes a plurality of vessels each containing therein an adsorbent mass configured to separate a gas mixture by absorbing at least one gas component in said adsorbent mass, where the system is configured to separate the gas mixture using a single pressure equalization cycle and includes only four valves per vessel of the plurality of vessels.

Abstract translation: 一种变压吸附方法，包括通过吸收设置在多个容器的每个容器内的吸附剂组中的至少一种气体成分来分离气体混合物的步骤。 分离步骤具有单个压力平衡循环。 分离步骤优选地在多个容器中的每个容器上仅使用四个阀。 此外，本发明的变压吸附系统包括多个容器，每个容器各自含有吸附剂组合物，其被配置为通过吸收所述吸附剂组中的至少一种气体组分来分离气体混合物，其中该系统被配置为使用 单个压力平衡循环并且在多个容器中每个容器仅包括四个阀。

公开(公告)号：US20080000353A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：US11751866

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: David Lester Rarig ,  Roger Dean Whitley ,  Matthew James LaBuda

Inventor： David Lester Rarig ,  Roger Dean Whitley ,  Matthew James LaBuda

IPC: B01D53/047 ,  F16K25/00

CPC classification number: B01D53/0446 ,  B01D53/02 ,  B01D53/047 ,  B01D2253/108 ,  B01D2259/40005 ,  B01D2259/40015 ,  B01D2259/40032 ,  B01D2259/40052 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/40079 ,  B01D2259/40081 ,  B01D2259/404 ,  F16K11/0716 ,  F16K11/085 ,  F16K11/087 ,  Y10T137/86863 ,  Y10T137/86871

Abstract: Pressure swing adsorption system comprising two or more vessels, each having a feed end, a product end, and adsorbent material adapted to adsorb one or more components from a multi-component feed gas mixture; piping adapted to (1) introduce the feed gas mixture into the feed ends, withdraw a product gas from the product ends, and withdraw a waste gas from the feed ends of the vessels, and (2) place the product ends of any pair of vessels in flow communication; a feed pipe adapted to supply the feed gas mixture to the system; a product pipe adapted to withdraw the product gas from the system; and a waste gas pipe adapted to withdraw the waste gas from the system. An indexed rotatable multi-port valve is adapted to place the product end of each vessel in sequential flow communication with the product end of each of the other vessels.

Abstract translation: 变压吸附系统包括两个或更多个容器，每个容器具有进料端，产品端和适于从多组分进料气体混合物吸附一种或多种组分的吸附材料; 管道适用于（1）将进料气体混合物引入进料端，从产品末端取出产物气体，并从容器的进料端抽出废气，（2）将任何一对 流通船舶; 适于将进料气体混合物供应到系统的进料管; 适用于从系统中取出产品气体的产品管道; 以及适于从系统中抽出废气的废气管道。 索引的可旋转多口阀适于将每个容器的产品端与每个其它容器的产品端顺序地流动连通。

公开(公告)号：US20020139246A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：US09753851

申请日：2001-01-03

Inventor： Ravi Kumar ,  Christopher Benjamin McIlroy ,  Robert Warren Schluter ,  John Pulsinelle ,  Michael J. Mitariten

IPC: B01D053/047

CPC classification number: B01D53/047 ,  B01D53/261 ,  B01D2253/104 ,  B01D2253/106 ,  B01D2253/1085 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2257/80 ,  B01D2259/40022 ,  B01D2259/40037 ,  B01D2259/40045 ,  B01D2259/40047 ,  B01D2259/40049 ,  B01D2259/40056 ,  B01D2259/40064 ,  B01D2259/40066 ,  B01D2259/40067 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/404 ,  B01D2259/4061 ,  B01D2259/4065 ,  B01D2259/416 ,  Y02C10/08

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel pressure swing adsorption (PSA) pre-purification process for a feed gas prior to its introduction into a cryogenic distillation unit. The PSA process uses in a multi-bed adsorbent system the steps, performed in a cyclical manner, of feed, blowdown, purge and repressurization. Optionally, a pressure equalization step is employed in the process. The resulting process provides for continual repressurization during the cycle and a constant flow rate of purified feed gas to the distillation unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于进料气体在其引入低温蒸馏装置之前的新型变压吸附（PSA）预净化方法。 PSA方法在多床吸附剂系统中使用以循环方式进行进料，排污，吹扫和再加压的步骤。 任选地，在该过程中采用压力平衡步骤。 所得到的方法提供了在循环期间的连续再加压和纯化的进料气体到蒸馏单元的恒定流速。

公开(公告)号：US06344070B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-05

申请号：US09530510

申请日：2000-06-26

Applicant: Robert Banks

Inventor： Robert Banks

IPC: B01D53047

CPC classification number: B01D53/047 ,  B01D53/0473 ,  B01D53/261 ,  B01D2253/104 ,  B01D2253/108 ,  B01D2256/10 ,  B01D2256/12 ,  B01D2257/102 ,  B01D2257/104 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2259/40007 ,  B01D2259/4003 ,  B01D2259/40037 ,  B01D2259/40045 ,  B01D2259/40052 ,  B01D2259/40069 ,  B01D2259/40081 ,  B01D2259/402 ,  B01D2259/4145 ,  Y02C10/08

Abstract: A method of removing individual gas components of a mixture of gases within a controlled environment container uses apparatus which comprises first and second chambers which are arranged in parallel for the gas mixture to flow through them from their inlet ends to their outlet ends. The chambers contain adsorbent material with different affinities for the gas components of the mixture. The method comprises supplying the gas mixture to the first chamber so as to pressurize it while allowing a purge stream to flow from the outlet end of the first chamber to the second chamber to purge adsorbed gas from the adsorbent material in the second chamber. A purge pulse of gas is then supplied from the outlet end of the first chamber to the second chamber to purge adsorbed gas from the adsorbent material in the second chamber, the rate of flow of the purge stream being less than that of the purge pulse.

Abstract translation: 在受控环境容器内去除气体混合物中的各种气体成分的方法使用包括平行布置的第一和第二腔室的装置，以使气体混合物从它们的入口端流出到其出口端。 这些室含有对混合气体组分具有不同亲和力的吸附材料。 该方法包括将气体混合物供应到第一室以便对其进行加压，同时允许清洗流从第一室的出口端流动到第二室，以从第二室中的吸附材料清除吸附的气体。 然后将气体的吹扫脉冲从第一室的出口端提供到第二室，以清除来自第二室中的吸附材料的吸附气体，吹扫流的流量小于吹扫脉冲的流速。