Dynamic Sorption Analyzer: The mixSorb
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The different stainless-steel adsorbers can accommodate either representive sample amounts of industrial adsorbents to simulate an authentic fixed bed adsorber with realistic gas flow compositions or very representative small sample amounts of powders to investigate mixture gas equilibria on novel materials. Sample preparation can be performed in-situ using either inert gas flux or vacuum at temperatures up to 400 °C. Regulating the temperature of the inlet gas and the adsorber allows for uncompromised temperature control throughout the measurement. High precision mass flow con- trollers are used for quick and stable gas mixing and flow rate control. The adsorber pressure is regulated automatically and the pressure drop between adsorber inlet and outlet will be measured by the device. The direction of gas flow through the adsorber for mixSorb L can be switched between up and down-stream to allow inves- tigation of bed regeneration, adsorption desorption cycles, and long-term stability of the technical adsorbent.
Introduction
Industrial adsorbents such as active carbons, zeolites and silica gels are widely used in adsorptive separation processes on a multi-ton scale. The after-treatment of exhaust gasses, the removal of carbon dioxide in biogas plants, purification and fractionation of natural gas, air separation, respiratory protection and separation of isomers are just few examples where adsorptive separation is employed as the most efficient and economic separation technique. A complete understanding of the complex processes taking place in a fixed bed adsorber is the key to achieving the best separation performance. Additionally to that mixed gas adsorption on novel materials, like MOF´s COF´s etc., are in focus of research in recent last years. These materials can have very high selectivities due to their extraordinary surface chemistry and have to be investi- gated by mixed gas sorption for a deeper understanding of their sorption behavior. The mixSorb series provides unique capabilities to investigate complex dynamic sorption processes in a uniquely safe and easy-to-use bench-top instrument. Industrial adsorbents and small sample amounts of R&D groups can be investigated un- der authentic process conditions in a broad temperature and pressure range with adjustable gas flow rates and well-defined gas compositions.
Adsorber
The different stainless-steel adsorbers can accommodate either representive sample amounts of industrial adsorbents to simulate an authentic fixed bed adsorber with realistic gas flow compositions or very representative small sample amounts of powders to investigate mixture gas equilibria on novel materials. Sample preparation can be performed in-situ using either inert gas flux or vacuum at temperatures up to 400°C. Regulating the temperature of the inlet gas and the adsorber allows for uncompromised temperature control throughout the measurement. High precision mass flow controllers are used for quick and stable gas mixing and flow rate control. The adsorber pressure is regulated automatically and the pressure drop between adsorber inlet and outlet will be measured by the device. The direction of gas flow through the adsorber for mixSorb L can be switched between up and down-stream to allow investigation of bed regeneration, adsorption desorption cycles, and long-term stability of the technical adsorbent.
Safety
A robust adsorber design, protective doors, an illuminated working area, and a clearly structured PC-control interface assure a safe and convenient instrument operation. The adsorber pressure is continuously measured and displayed on the front of the instrument, even if the instrument is turned off. Work area illumination changes from white to red when the heating mantle temperature exceeds 80 °C, indicating an elevated temperature in the work area. Safety guard sensors for the detection of flammable gasses are standard in all mixSorb instruments. In the event of a gas leakage the instrument is brought to an idle state and shut off automatically.
Signal Detection
The adsorber outlet gas composition is measured with a built-in Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) situated in a thermostatted environment for most precise and stable signal detection. The TCD is pre-calibrated by the manufacturer for 13 common gas mixtures. You are working with a different system? No problem! Due to fully automated bypass calibration, almost any binary mixture can be detected. The additional mass spectrometer control capability allows for the quick and easy interfacing of an optional mass spectrometer.
Applications
Gas Purification

Gas Separation

Energy

Carbon Black

Zeolites

Metal Organic Framework

Features
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mixSorb Manager
The user-friendly control software mixSorb Manager provides real-time control and programmable operation of all system functions, such as gas flow rates and gas compositions, flow paths and direction of flow, temperature ramps and dwell times, etc. The Software assists the user in the configuration of complex adsorption and desorption sequences. Analysis sequences can be processed fully automated and unattended. The definition of intelligent start/stop criteria provides unprecedented flexibility and facilitates a most efficient and economic operation (conserving gas usage). Further software features are:
The status of all sensors and valves, the path and direction of gas flow, and all relevant system information for safe and convenient operation can be viewed at a glance on the controlling PC.
3P Sim
The included simulation software 3P sim provides sophisticated data reduction and simulation capabilities, such as:
Complex calculations or basic research, 3P sim accommodates it all, making it a powerful tool for both industry and academia.
A typical breakthrough curve (red) with the corresponding temperature signal (black) measured at the bottom of the adsorber bed.
Comparison of a measured breakthrough curve (red) with the simulated breakthrough behavior (blue) computed with 3P sim.
Integration of consecutive adsorption-desorption cycles.
Calculated multi-component sorption equilibria.
Calculated Breakthrough curves of a binary gas mixture in helium carrier gas.
Calculated multi-component sorption equilibria showing total loading (yellow) and partial loading (red and blue).
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