A PSA system separates certain gases from a mixture under pressure using adsorption on a solid material (adsorbent). Different gases are adsorbed at different rates under high pressure, allowing selective separation. The cycle swings between high pressure (adsorption) & low pressure (desorption), hence the term “Pressure Swing.”
APPLICATIONS
Nitrogen generation from air
Hydrogen purification in refineries & ammonia plants
Biogas upgrading for removing CO₂ and impurities
Drying of gases (removing moisture)
On-site PSA systems supply hospitals with 95–99% pure O₂
MAJOR ELEMENTS
Adsorption Beds – Pressurized vessels packed with selective absorbents.