ISSN:
1572-8757
Keywords:
cyclic adsorption simulator
;
PSA
;
VSA
;
TSA
;
bulk separation
;
fixed-bed
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract A general purpose package for simulation of fixed-bed and cyclic adsorption processes (PSA/VSA and TSA) has been developed. The package allows various models options depending on combinations of conservation equations: Equilibrium model, Macropore or Micropore model (LDF model), Bidisperse model (double LDF model). The fluid flow follows Ergun's equation locally and the operation of the column can be isothermal, adiabatic or non-isothermal, non-adiabatic. Two important industrial separation processes are considered: the propylene/propane and the n/iso paraffins systems. A three-step TSA and a four-step VSA are considered for propylene/propane mixture while a four-step PSA and two-step adsorption/purge-desorption processes are applied to the n/iso paraffins separation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008974908427
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