Membranes

The separation process relies on partial pressure differences across the membrane. Mixed gases pass through the hollow polymer fibers at different rates. Fast gases, such as hydrogen or helium, permeate the membrane quickly. Slow gases, like nitrogen or methane, remain trapped under high pressure. This process selectively enriches the desired target gas. The entire separation system operates reliably with no moving parts.

The systems require virtually no maintenance because they do not require any moving parts. In addition, minimal capital expenditure to install. Operating expenses are kept very low due to high efficiency. The highly productive, compact footprint saves valuable installation space. Customers often experience a rapid return on investment.

The aerospace industry uses them for aircraft fuel tank protection. The Oil and Gas sector uses them for carbon dioxide removal and pipeline purging. Petrochemical facilities use them to recover hydrogen and adjust syngas ratios. The mining industry relies on them to prevent spontaneous coal fires. The biogas industry uses them to upgrade biogas into renewable natural gas. Our membranes are also used to recover helium from well gas and to increase CO₂ recovery in carbon capture solutions such as CRYOCAP™.

Membranes provide a continuous, on-site supply of nitrogen gas. This nitrogen acts as an inerting blanket in dangerous environments. In aviation, it displaces flammable fuel-air mixtures to prevent ignition. In coal mines, the nitrogen stops low-temperature oxidation to extinguish fires. Industrial facilities use them to protect storage tanks and purge pipelines. Ultimately, this creates a much safer working environment.