Lab-Scale Pressure Swing Adsorption Parametric Study: Hexafluorocyclobutene onBPL Carbon and 13x Molecular Sieve

摘要

Pressure-swing adsorption (PSA) is currently being investigated as a potentialtechnology approach for regenerable collective protection in military vehicles that are required to operate in chemical/biological warfare theaters. Previous experiments have used nontoxic chemicals as simulants for actual chemical warfare agents. The original experiments helped to generate knowledge on operational parameters such as pressure, purge to feed ratios, cycle times, and adsorbent selection. The experiments in this study focus on the application of PSA technology for the removal of high volatility, insoluble chemicals. This report focuses on hexafluorocyclobutene, with BPL carbon and l3X molecular sieve for adsorbent media comparisons. The data resulting from these experiments will assist in designing and validating PSA-based collective protection systems for various military applications.