Layered pressure swing adsorption for methane recovery from CH 4/CO2/N2 streams

Simone Cavenati, Carlos A. Grande, Alrio E. Rodrigues

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Abstract

In this paper we discuss the performance of Layered PSA (Layered Pressure Swing Adsorption) for methane/carbon dioxide/nitrogen separation for methane upgrading from contaminated natural gas. A four-step PSA cycle was defined using extrudates of zeolite 13X (selective for carbon dioxide) and CMS 3 K (nitrogen selective) in a layered packed bed. Ternary breakthrough curves are reported as well as PSA experiments using a stream composition of 70% CH4-20% CO2-10% N2. Purity of methane of 92% with no carbon dioxide contamination and 43.5% recovery was obtained. © 2005 Springer Science + Business Media, Inc.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdsorption
Pages549-554
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2005
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces and Interfaces

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