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Selective removal of a gaseous component from a multi-component gas stream

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OSTI ID:6030949
A method and apparatus are described for selectively removing a desired gaseous component from a gas stream containing at least 2 gaseous components and having a variable flow rate. The absorber is divided into at least 2 individual absorption volumes connected in series in which the gas and absorbent solution can countercurrently contact each other and includes means to control the passage of the fluid streams through the individual absorption volumes. 8 claims.
Assignee:
Bethlehem Steel Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4198386
OSTI ID:
6030949
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English