Radial Flow Adsorber 'U' Configuration

摘要

A radial U-flow adsorption unit for air purification in a TSA process, having a gas outlet at one end and at least one gas inlet at the side, preferably at the same end of the unit as the gas outlet. The simpler design of the unit facilitates manufacture, installation and transport, and reduces the capital and operating costs.

主权项

1. A radial U-flow adsorption unit for removing at least one gaseous component from a gas mixture, said unit comprising:
an outer tubular side wall comprising a first end and a second end opposite said first end, said first and second ends being closed by first and second end walls respectively; an elongated annular bed comprising at least one selectively adsorbent material, said annular bed being located co-axially within said outer tubular side wall thereby defining a first annular space between said side wall and said annular bed, said annular bed defining a central channel in fluid communication with said first annular space through said annular bed; at least one gas inlet located in said side wall and in fluid communication with said first annular space; and a gas outlet located in an end wall of said unit and in fluid communication with said central channel.