Muestra cómo se extraen los gases del aire en fase líquida, se separan gracias a un proceso de destilación fraccionada en una Unidad de Separación de Aire (ASU) industrial y se comprimen en cilindros de gas.
Gases más típicos producidos por destilación: Nitrógeno, Oxígeno y Argón (frecuentemente llamados "gases del aire" en oposición a los gases producidos a partir de otras fuentes, generalmente con un proceso químico)
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Lecturas y tecnologías relacionadas
- Cryogenic Distillation: Understanding the principles and operation of cryogenic distillation, which is the primary method used in air separation units to separate gases like nitrogen, oxygen, and argon.
- Adsorción por oscilación de presión (PSA): Exploring this technology as an alternative or complementary method to separate gases based on their adsorption properties under varying pressure conditions.
- Membrane Separation Technology: Studying the use of membrane processes for gas separation, which can be an energy-efficient alternative for specific applications within air separation.
- Material Science for Cryogenics: Investigating materials suitable for low-temperature operations to enhance the durability and efficiency of air separation equipment.
- Safety and Environmental Considerations: Developing safety protocols and understanding environmental impacts associated with air separation operations, including handling cryogenic substances safely.
- Industrial Applications of Separated Gases: Understanding the various industrial applications and markets for the gases produced in air separation units, such as in steel manufacturing, chemical processing, and healthcare.
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please include more information on the environmental impacts of these processes, such as greenhouse gas emissions
energy consumption and efficiency of different separation technologies ?