Methods and apparatus for improved control of psa flow variations

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A pressure swing adsorption system and a pressure swing adsorption process are provided. The , system includes a plurality of vessels and a throttling assembly disposed in a fluid path between , at least two of the vessels. The vessels each contain an adsorbent mass configured to separate a , gas mixture by absorbing at least one gas component in the adsorbent mass. The throttling , assembly includes at least two throttling orifices configured to regulate fluid flow between the at , least two vessels. The system is configured to separate the gas mixture using at least two , independent pressure swing adsorption cycles each of the cycles being , performed in respective sets of vessels …