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Why Air Separation Pre-Purification Removes Both Water and Carbon Dioxide
Air separation units remove water and carbon dioxide from air before it is cooled, because both would freeze solid inside the cold box. This article explains why.
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Notes on molecular sieve selection, loading and product care.
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Loading & Care
Loading and Handling Molecular Sieves: Points That Protect Performance
Most adsorbent problems blamed on product quality start during loading and storage. This article covers the storage, loading and sealing habits that protect performance.
Product Selection
Molecular Sieve Types Explained: Choosing Between 3A, 4A, 5A and 13X
Molecular sieves are named by pore size. This guide explains what 3A, 4A, 5A and 13X can and cannot adsorb, where each grade is used, and how to choose the right one.
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PSA Oxygen Generation Molecular Sieves
Molecular Sieve for PSA Oxygen Generation
High-performance adsorbents for oxygen concentrators and industrial PSA oxygen-generation systems. In PSA oxygen generation, the adsorbent selectively adsorbs nitrogen from air so oxygen-enriched gas can be produced on site.
Air Separation Molecular Sieves
13X Molecular Sieve for Air Separation
13X molecular sieve is a sodium-form X-type zeolite adsorbent designed for the removal of water, carbon dioxide and molecules with an effective diameter below approximately 10 angstroms. It is widely used in industrial gas drying and pre-purification duties.
3A, 4A & 5A Molecular Sieves
Molecular Sieve 3A
3A molecular sieve is a potassium-form A-type zeolite adsorbent with an effective pore opening of approximately 3 angstroms. It adsorbs water and other small polar molecules while excluding most hydrocarbons, which makes it a standard choice for deep drying of gases and liquids.