The invention discloses a process and a control method for continuous separation of
hydrogen isotopes, and belongs to the technical field of
hydrogen isotope separation. According to the process, a countercurrent
continuous operation mode is adopted, an adsorption
tower is divided into an adsorption area, a replacement area and a regeneration area, and reverse movement of an adsorbent and a material is simulated by periodically switching the material inlet and outlet positions of the adsorption
tower; the adsorption towers and connecting pipelines are soaked in a constant-temperature
coolant, and separation is realized by virtue of acting force difference of an adsorbent on
hydrogen isotopes; according to the control method,
digital control logic is adopted, the valve state is edited through a spreadsheet,
software is controlled to analyze data, a PLC executes valve switching, and accurate regulation and control of the multi-
tower operation state under different working conditions are achieved. The method provided by the invention solves the problems of high equipment investment and large
energy consumption of a traditional
separation method, has the advantages of high
separation factor, high
recovery rate and stable
continuous operation, and is suitable for
hydrogen isotope separation requirements of different feed gas proportions and different treatment capacities.