Breakthrough Analyzer

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The new BreakThrough Analyzer (BTA) is a flexible gas delivery and management system for the precise characterization of adsorbent performance under process-relevant conditions. It delivers reliable adsorption data for gas/vapor mixtures using a flow-through system.

A safe and highly optimized device for collecting both transient and equilibrium adsorption data for multi component systems. The BTA can be configured with up to six precision mass flow controllers and patented high performance blending valves, delivering unparalleled flexibility in experimental design. The superior gas-delivery design ensures the precise control of both composition and flow rate, while minimizing dead volume.

The high-quality, stainless-steel column can hold 0.05 to 2.5 grams of adsorbent. Automated sample activation up to 1050°C is possible with the precise, rugged, and reliable resistance furnace.

Operating pressures are controlled from atmospheric to 30 bar via a servo positioned controlled valve. The thermostated environmental chamber delivers uniform temperature control of the entire system up to 200°C, eliminating cold spots. The BTA secure door lock system ensures operator safety throughout the analysis.

Vapor generators can be added to the BTA to enable the use of important probe molecules such as water for experimental studies. The BTA easily connects to commercially available Fourier Transform Infrared and Mass Spectrometer systems for gas identification and quantification.

• Determination of breakthrough curves
• Investigation of kinetic performance of adsorbents
• Investigation of co-adsorption and displacement
• Determination of sorption selectivity
• High-resolution separations using small sample quantities
• Dynamic adsorption and desorption experiments
• Determination of single- and multi-component adsorption data
• In-situ sample preparation up to 450°C with a SS column and 1050°C with a quartz column
• Fully automated control via PC
• Up to 6 high precision mass flow controllers
• Programmable total pressure, flow rate, composition and temperature
• Optimised for research-scale sample sizes with interchangeable reactor beds
• Ultra-low dead volume for rapid signal response
• Automated switching between purge and process gases
• Configurations for gas-vapor and vapor-vapor separation
• Door remains locked during analysis to protect user and the analysis from altered temperature conditions
• Touch Screen
• Patented “No Dead Volume” mixing valve with rapid switching

BREAKTHROUGH ADSORPTION THEORY

Breakthrough analysis is a powerful technique for determining the sorption capacity of an adsorbent under flow conditions. Dynamic breakthrough adsorption provides many advantages over static adsorption measurements.

• Easily collect multicomponent adsorption data
• Determine adsorbate selectivity
• Replicate process conditions

When conducting breakthrough analysis, sample preparation is a critical step in the analysis process to prevent pressure drop and mass transfer limitations. Pressure drop occurs when the interstitial space between particles is too small to accommodate the flow rate of gas. Mass transfer limitations occur when the pore size of the material is similar to the kinetic diameter of the adsorbate. Appropriately sizing particles is therefore critical to obtain the best results.

ÁTTÖRÉSES GÖRBE ÉRTELMEZÉSE

1. TELJES ADSZORPCIÓ

Az adszorptívum gáz teljesen adszorbeálódik, így az áttöréses kolonna kimeneténél semmi sem észlelhető

2. ÁTTÖRÉS

Az adszorptívumot először az áttöréses kolonna kimeneténél észleljük. A gáz tovább adszorbeálódik; az adszorbens azonban már nem képes adszorbeálni a kolonnába belépő adszorptívum teljes mennyiségét

3. TELÍTÉS

Az adszorbens elérte a telítettségét, és már nem tud további adszorptívum gázt adszorbeálni, így az adszorptívum szabadon áthaladhat a kolonnán

DIRECT AIR CAPTURE

DAC is difficult due to low concentrations of carbon dioxide in air along with other impurities including moisture, and the captured CO2 may be sequestered underground, sold, or converted into value added chemicals to offset carbon emissions.

CO2 ADSORPTION

Power generation, chemical plants, and refineries are significant point sources for carbon dioxide emissions and the higher concentrations often require different operating conditions when compared to direct air capture

OLEFIN/PARAFFIN SEPARATONS

Are a core part of the petrochemical industry and used to in the production of polymers such as polyethylene and polypropylene; these separations are energy intensive and increase CO2 emissions.

NATURAL GAS SEPARATION

Natural gas is a mixture of hydrocarbons and other gases that must be purified prior to use in industrial applications and households for heating and food preparation.

TOXIC GAS ADSORPTION

Porous solids are used for personal protection and also under development for the capture of toxic gases including sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and nitrogen dioxide from natural gas or other process feeds.

WATER ADSORPTION

Harvesting water from the air may be a critical technology for many parts of the world clean, where the fresh water supply is limited due to an arid climate or the increasing usage of water for agriculture.