smeesh
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Molecular Sieves
hey guys. this is my first post so im sorry if i have some etiquette booboos.
im working on a device to liquefy and separate air at home. the only part im having any trouble with (so far) is the molecular sieve. i would rather
not purchase one for various reasons...and i have a few questions:
could i use a large carbon filter to get rid of moisture in the air?...
...if not, what problems might i encounter if i dont catch the moisture? ice clogging perhaps?
would the carbon filter catch CO2?...
...if yes, would it also catch the good stuff? (oxygen or nitrogen)
and lastly, does anyone know any good alternatives to a molecular sieve?
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The project I am working on uses only a dryer on a nitrogen or oxygen tank, depending on what I want liquified with the cryocooler. I recommend the
same- Those membranes are PRICEY! And liquifying air will only yield a mess- CO2 and water will clog your cold trap, while oxygen, nitrogen and some
noble gasses will be in your liquid.
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thanks man.
ill have to look up the mechanics on dryers as i am not at all sure how they work.
in my ignorance i am skeptical of a dryer's ability to remove co2.
im off to learn i suppose
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