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Gas purification by the PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) process - Design and prospects

Author: Guillaume de SOUZA

Publication date: December 10, 2009

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6. Adsorber sizing criteria

6.1 Definition of an adsorber

An adsorber is an adsorbent storage element used for purification by an adsorption process. This adsorber is generally axial, but can also be radial in the case of large adsorbent unit volumes and/or when you wish to minimize the pressure drop across the adsorption beds.

Axial adsorber
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