Molecular Sieve

Cracking Fossil Fuels: The Role of Molecular Sieves

Separating (cracking) useful olefins or alkynes from paraffins is the key to profitability in this industry; however, it is constrained by the immense costs. The single most produced organic chemical worldwide...

Fracking Gas: The Role of Molecular Sieves

For humans, dehydration is a very bad thing, but for Natural Gas (methane), nothing could be better! Natural Gas cannot be overloaded with water vapor because that adds unnecessary weight (mass)...

Starting Up A Bed After Change Out – Ethanol Dehydration Units

Start Up an Ethanol Dehydration Unit After a Change Out or for Initial Commissioning What to Know About Start Ups Before starting a ethanol dehydration unit, or ethanol bed, there are...

Lateral Top Off Schedule – Ethanol Dehydration Units

Lateral Design Top Off Schedule Sample for Ethanol Dehydration Units General Guide to Topping Off Laterals Below is a general schedule for topping off new bead installations in lateral designs* It...

How to Dispose of Molecular Sieve

In the United States, molecular sieve can be disposed of in a licensed landfill. The material is normally analyzed to meet the regulations for proper chemical waste management. For safety information,...

Loading – Ethanol Dehydration Units

Recommendations for Loading Ethanol Beds Packaging The best way to start the process of loading an ethanol dehydration unit is by knowing what material you will be using to load the...

Unloading – Ethanol Dehydration Units

Preparing an Ethanol Dehydration Unit for Unloading Before unloading an ethanol dehydration unit, it's important to know how you plan to dispose of the material first. In most cases, licensed landfills...

The Role of Co-adsorption

Molecular Sieve Manufacturing All Type A molecular sieve originates as Type 4A zeolite crystals. These 4A zeolite crystals can be treated to an ion exchange to create 3A or 5A molecular...