Apparatus and method for gas separation

摘要

Herein disclosed is an apparatus that includes a porous rotor positioned about an axis of rotation and surrounding an interior space, wherein the porous rotor includes sintered metal or ceramic; an outer casing, wherein the outer casing and the porous rotor are separated by an annular space; and a motor configured for rotating the porous rotor about the axis of rotation.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a cylindrical rotor positioned about an axis of rotation, and fully enclosing an interior space, wherein the cylindrical rotor comprises a porous cylinder having a top and a bottom thereon, and wherein the porous cylinder comprises sintered metal or ceramic; an outer casing surrounding the cylindrical rotor, wherein the outer casing and the cylindrical rotor are separated by an annular space; a vertical feed inlet tube centered within the cylindrical rotor proximal the axis of rotation, extending a distance into the cylindrical rotor from the top thereof, and having a feed outlet end positioned between the top and the bottom of the cylindrical rotor, whereby feed is introduced into the interior space; a stationary porous tube disposed within the cylindrical rotor, wherein a portion of the stationary porous tube is disposed within the vertical feed inlet tube; a first outlet coupled to an end of the stationary porous tube; a second outlet coupled to the outer casing; and a motor configured for rotating the cylindrical rotor about the axis of rotation.