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Title: Sour pressure swing adsorption process

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OSTI ID:1407954

Methods and apparatuses for separating CO.sub.2 and sulfur-containing compounds from a synthesis gas obtained from gasification of a carbonaceous feedstock. The primary separating steps are performed using a sour pressure swing adsorption (SPSA) system, followed by an acid gas enrichment system and a sulfur removal unit. The SPSA system includes multiple pressure equalization steps and a rinse step using a rinse gas that is supplied from a source other than directly from one of the adsorber beds of the SPSA system.

Research Organization:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Allentown, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FE0013363
Assignee:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Patent Number(s):
9,808,755
Application Number:
14/808,069
OSTI ID:
1407954
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015 Jul 24
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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