초록

A method and apparatus for operating a pressure swing adsorption process is disclosed that may utilize only a single adsorption stage yet still produce a continuous stream of a concentrated fluid.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A method for producing an enriched fluid having an increased concentration of a first fluid from a stream containing the first fluid and at least one second fluid comprising the steps of:(a) the step of introducing the stream into a vessel containing a member for adsorbing the at l

[ We claim:] [1.] A method for producing an enriched fluid having an increased concentration of a first fluid from a stream containing the first fluid and at least one second fluid comprising the steps of:(a) the step of introducing the stream into a vessel containing a member for adsorbing the at least one second fluid;(b) the step of passing the enriched fluid to an expandable container having an outlet port to expand the container; and,(c) the step of utilizing the expansion of the container to actuate the purging of the vessel.