In a method for separating a synthesis gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, a synthesis gas flow from a synthesis gas source is compressed in a compressor and separated into at least three gaseous products. If there is insufficient synthesis gas, at least three separation products are recycled in the compressor in order to separate said products.

A method of purifying a crude lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide, includes adding a water removal agent to a pretreatment liquid containing the crude lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide to perform a dehydration reaction at a temperature ranging from 20? C. to 40? C., reacting the same for an additional 1 h to 6 h after an acid gas stops escaping from the reaction system, and filtering the reaction system to obtain a filtrate; the water removal agent is bismuth trichloride or antimony trichloride. Evaporating and concentrating the filtrate, and recrystallizing the concentrated filtrate are performed to obtain a purified lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide.

The present provides a helium gas separation and recovery process involving cryogenic fractionation process, which comprises cooling a dehydrated high-pressure gas stream while maintain velocity and pressure of the stream; reducing pressure of the dehydrated high-pressure gas stream via a Joule-Thompson's process to obtain a partially liquefied gas stream; and iii) subjecting the partially liquefied gas stream to at least one gas-liquid separation process to obtain at least one liquid stream and a gaseous stream comprising helium, and a residual amount of the gaseous components; recycling the liquid stream obtained in step iii) for use as cooling refrigerant to cool the dehydrated high-pressure gas stream; and purifying the unrefined helium gas stream using pressure swing adsorption (PSA) and/or membrane separation process to obtain a helium product stream having a purity of 98.0 mole % or more.

A method and system for collecting xenon (Xe) is described. A microchannel heat exchanger is used in combination with a mechanical cooler and an absorbent. A combination of components makes up a Xe Collection Subsystem that is adapted for use in an efficient process for collecting, purifying, and measuring Xe isotopes collected from air as part of the International Monitoring System.

In accordance with the present invention, disclosed herein is a method comprising the steps for producing lower molecular weight hydrocarbons. Also disclosed herein, is a system utilized to produce low molecular weight hydrocarbons.

It is an object to provide a metal-air battery capable of, in particular, properly discharging produced gas externally, and performing rapid water supply. A metal-air battery according to the present invention is characterized by including a unit body including a plurality of metal-air battery cells; a water supply space provided on a top surface of the unit body and is common to the metal-air battery cells; and a wiring opening which communicably connects with the water supply space and from which wires connected to electrodes of the metal-air battery cells are drawn out. A tubular portion having the wiring opening projects from the top surface of the unit body.

A method and system for collecting xenon (Xe) is described. A microchannel heat exchanger is used in combination with a mechanical cooler and an absorbent. A combination of components makes up a Xe Collection Subsystem that is adapted for use in an efficient process for collecting, purifying, and measuring Xe isotopes collected from air as part of the International Monitoring System.

A method for extending useful life of a sorbent for purifying a gas by sorption of an impurity is provided. The method generating a electrical discharge within the gas to obtain a spectral emission representative of a concentration of the impurity. The method also includes monitoring the concentration of the impurity according to the spectral emission. The method also includes lowering the concentration of the impurity by conversion of at least a portion of the impurity into a secondary impurity having a greater affinity to the sorbent than the impurity. The method also includes comparing the concentration of the impurity to a polluting concentration and managing the sorption of the gas onto the sorbent according to the comparison.

The invention relates to a gas purifier that removes moisture and oxygen from inert gases and reducing gases, for example, at sub-atmospheric pressures. The purifier can remove part per million levels of moisture in a gas stream to less than 100 parts per trillion by volume, and has a low pressure drop and a sharp breakthrough curve.

The invention relates to a gas purifier that removes moisture and oxygen from inert gases and reducing gases, for example, at sub-atmospheric pressures. The purifier can remove part per million levels of moisture in a gas stream to less than 100 parts per trillion by volume, and has a low pressure drop and a sharp breakthrough curve.