Movable Sorbent Cartridge Module for Continuous Gas Regeneration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solvent-based absorption systems for gas treatment in industrial plants are costly, complex, and have a large footprint due to external equipment, necessitating a more efficient and compact solution for gas treatment.
Innovation Solution
A gas treatment system utilizing movable adsorption modules with sorbent cartridges that can be positioned between a first duct for adsorption and a second duct for desorption, allowing continuous operation without external solvent-based systems, and featuring linear positioning assemblies for module movement and temperature control systems for efficient gas capture and release.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a solvent-based absorption system is used for gas treatment, then undesirable gases can be removed from the gas flow, but the system complexity and equipment footprint increase due to external equipment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The adsorption module integrates the sorbent material directly within the duct structure, merging the gas treatment function with the duct itself. This eliminates the need for separate external solvent-based absorption equipment, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining effective gas treatment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the gas treatment function from complex external solvent-based systems and concentrates it into a simplified adsorption module that can be directly integrated into the duct. This extraction removes unnecessary external equipment while preserving the essential gas treatment functionality.
2Reliability
If a solvent-based absorption system is used for gas treatment, then undesirable gases can be removed from the gas flow, but the equipment footprint and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adsorption module combines multiple functions (gas treatment, duct integration, and compact sorbent containment) into a single integrated unit. This merging dramatically reduces the equipment footprint compared to traditional solvent-based systems that require separate absorption towers, storage tanks, and regeneration equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The sorbent cartridges are nested within the adsorption module, which itself is integrated into the duct structure. This nested arrangement maximizes space efficiency and minimizes the overall equipment footprint by placing functional components within existing structural boundaries.
3Productivity
If continuous gas treatment is required, then gas quality is maintained, but traditional systems require multiple external equipment components that increase complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The adsorption module incorporates movable components that allow dynamic switching between adsorption and desorption modes. This dynamic capability enables continuous gas treatment operation by automatically cycling the sorbent material, eliminating the need for multiple static external equipment components required by traditional continuous treatment systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous gas treatment capability through automated cycling of the adsorption module between adsorption and desorption states. This continuous useful action is achieved within a single integrated module rather than requiring multiple external equipment components, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining productivity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively removes undesirable gases like CO2, H2S, and NO2 from industrial gases with reduced complexity and cost, enabling continuous operation and efficient regeneration of sorbent materials.
Implementation Method 1
The gas treatment system is configured to adsorb an undesirable gas from a first fluid flow in the first flow path into the sorbent material when the adsorption module is disposed in the first position
Implementation Method 2
The gas treatment system is configured to desorb the undesirable gas from the sorbent material when the adsorption module is disposed in the second position
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AI summary
A system includes a gas treatment system having an adsorption module, wherein the adsorption module includes one or more sorbent cartridges having a sorbent material. The gas treatment system further includes a linear positioning assembly configured to move the adsorption module along a linear path of travel between a first position in a first flow path and a second position in a second flow path. The gas treatment system is configured to adsorb an undesirable gas from a first fluid flow in the first flow path into the sorbent material when the adsorption module is disposed in the first position. The gas treatment system is configured to desorb the undesirable gas from the sorbent material when the adsorption module is disposed in the second position.