Wave approach for modeling pressure swing adsorption

Abstract

A new approach to modeling of the pressure swing adsorption (PSA) based on a wave method for calculating non-stationary periodic mass transfer processes is proposed. The analysis of solutions for plants designed to produce oxygen from air is given. The conditions necessary for highly efficient operation of PSA plants are formulated. The results of calculations for various brands of zeolites are followed, allowing optimizing a choice of zeolite for the set working conditions.