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In the production of liquid hydrogen, trace impurities (nitrogen and methane) must be removed to very low levels (1 ppm) prior to liquefaction to avoid plugging of the heat exchangers. This is generally done by adsorption on activated carbon or silica gel at cryogenic temperatures (−280 to −320°F). The working pressure, which depends on the location in the process where the adsorbers are placed, is generally in the range of 200 to 1000 psia. Two adsorption beds are used with one being regenerated with purified hydrogen, while the other is in the adsorption phase. Regeneration temperatures are on the order of 250 to 300°F at approximately the same pressure as the adsorption pressure.
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Kratz, W.C. (1980). The Effect of Temperature on Impurity Adsorption from Hydrogen on Activated Carbon and Silica Gel. In: Timmerhaus, K.D., Snyder, H.A. (eds) Advances in Cryogenic Engineering. Advances in Cryogenic Engineering, vol 35 A. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9856-1_69
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