O2Africa Pressure Swing Adsorption FAQ’S
At O2Africa, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in gas generation for various industries. Our Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology is a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable method for producing high-purity oxygen or nitrogen on-site.
Whether you’re new to PSA technology or looking to deepen your understanding, this FAQ section is designed to answer common questions and provide insights into how PSA can benefit your operations.
Depending on the application, volume required and purity needed savings range from 10% – 40% on current spend.
The initial cost is justified by long-term savings on gas supply, reduced handling and transportation costs, and the convenience of on-site production. Over time, the operational cost savings outweigh the upfront investment.
- Steel Cutting
- Gold Mining
- Waste Water Treatment
- Aquaculture
- Medical Oxygen
- Food & Beverage Flushing
- Industrial Purging
- On-site generation: Removes dependence on delivered oxygen or nitrogen.
- Cost-effective: Lowers operational costs compared to cylinder or liquid oxygen.
- Reliable: Provides a continuous supply with less risk of supply chain disruptions.
- Scalable: Systems can be tailored to specific needs, from small clinics to large hospitals
- ESG: Reduced carbon emissions across the supply chain.
A PSA system works by passing compressed air through a bed of adsorbent material (usually zeolite or carbon molecular sieve), which selectively adsorbs oxygen or nitrogen and other gases, allowing oxygen or nitrogen to pass through as the product gas. The system operates in a cyclic manner with alternating beds for continuous gas production.
PSA systems are commonly used to produce oxygen and nitrogen. They can also be used for other gases like hydrogen and methane but are primarily utilized for oxygen and nitrogen generation in medical, industrial, and environmental applications.
A Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) system is a technology used to separate specific gases from a mixture of gases under pressure. It utilizes the difference in adsorption characteristics of gases on adsorbent materials at high and low pressures.