摘要 |
<p>A method and system for generating at least one of a desired supply of oxygen and a desired supply of a diluent from a source of heated compressed air. The method/system comprises a housing for receiving heated compressed air and discharging oxygen depleted air. The housing accommodates a first stage of and a second stage of membranes and the first stage is separated from the second stage by a first oxygen-depleted zone. A first interstage exhaust outlet communicates with the first oxygen-depleted zone for discharging a portion of the heated compressed air from the housing while a remaining portion of the heated compressed air, which flows though the second stage of the system, is further depleted of oxygen. The method/system generates at least one of a desired supply of oxygen and a desired supply of a diluent from the source of heated compressed air.</p> |