What techniques are available to separate/filter gases?

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In summary, there are several techniques available for separating species or particulates in a flowing gas stream. These include centrifugation based on density, molecular sieves based on particle size, electrical or magnetic fields based on charge differences, and chemical reactions with a target species. Other methods include distillation, which requires a phase change to liquid, gas chromatography, exploiting different solubilities, pressure and vacuum swing adsorption, and cryogenic distillation.
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If you have a flowing gas stream, with multiple species, how many different techniques are there to separate species or particulates?

I know you can:

-use centrifugation or similar techniques to separate based upon density

-use a molecular sieve to separate based upon particle size

-use an electrical or magnetic field to separate based upon charge differences

-use another chemical to bond/react with a target species



Is there anything else I'm missing? Or suggestions on where to read about this?
 
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jedishrfu said:
how about distillation?

This would require a phase change to liquid, wouldn't it?

But yes, I guess that still counts.

Thanks!
 
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You could move them through a vacuum and separate based on their relative velocities
 
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Exploit different solubilities.
 

1. What is gas separation/filtering?

Gas separation/filtering is the process of separating different gases from a gas mixture or removing impurities from a single gas. This is typically done to obtain a specific gas for industrial or scientific applications.

2. What are the common techniques used for gas separation/filtering?

The most commonly used techniques for gas separation/filtering include distillation, absorption, adsorption, membrane separation, and cryogenic separation. Each technique has its own advantages and is suitable for specific types of gases.

3. How does distillation work for gas separation?

Distillation is a process in which a gas mixture is heated to its boiling point, causing it to vaporize. The vapor is then condensed back into a liquid, separating the different gases based on their boiling points. This technique is effective for separating gases with large differences in boiling points.

4. What is the principle behind membrane separation for gas separation/filtering?

Membrane separation uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate gases based on their molecular size and polarity. Smaller molecules can pass through the membrane, while larger molecules are blocked. This technique is useful for separating gases with similar boiling points or those that are difficult to separate using other methods.

5. What are the advantages of cryogenic separation for gas separation/filtering?

Cryogenic separation involves cooling a gas mixture to very low temperatures, causing the different gases to condense at different temperatures. This technique is useful for separating gases with similar boiling points and can achieve high purity levels. However, it requires specialized equipment and can be costly.

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