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A simple, graphical, unit block approach for rapid complex pressure swing adsorption (PSA) cycle scheduling has been developed. This new methodology involves a priori specifying the cycle steps, their sequence, and the number of beds, and then following a systematic procedure that requires filling in a 2-D grid. The outcome or solution is a unit block which can easily be extended to form the complete cycle schedule. This new approach has been tested successfully against several multi-bed and multi-step cycle schedules taken from the literature. It should thus be very useful for quickly scrutinizing different PSA cycle schedules for further PSA process development.
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Mehrotra, A., Ebner, A.D. & Ritter, J.A. Simplified graphical approach for complex PSA cycle scheduling. Adsorption 17, 337–345 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10450-011-9326-6
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