I. Introduction to the Center

The Sichuan Engineering Research Center for Pressure Swing Adsorption Gas Separation and Purification is a provincial-level engineering technology research center. It is affiliated with Sichuan Tianyi Science & Technology Co., Ltd. and co-constructed with four other entities, including Chengdu University of Information Technology (College of Resources and Environment), to explore new management models, operational mechanisms, goals, and tasks. Leveraging the strong technical foundation of its affiliated unit in the field of pressure swing adsorption gas separation and purification, the research center focuses on the development of related technologies, the formulation of standards, and technology integration, while strengthening the conversion of research into practical applications and promotion services. It operates in an open manner, emphasizes talent cultivation, and provides technical support for the industry and industrial development.

II. Participating Entities

Affiliated Unit:

Sichuan Tianyi Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

Co-construction Units:

Chengdu University of Information Technology (College of Resources and Environment)

Southwest Research Institute of Chemical Industry

Sinochem Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.

PetroChina Sichuan Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

III. Research Areas

Pressure swing adsorption gas separation technology and equipment, special valves, and dedicated adsorbents for pressure swing adsorption.

Hydrocarbon conversion processes and catalysts, methanol processes and catalysts, gaseous hydrocarbon desulfurization processes and desulfurizers.

Reducing gases for metallurgy, machinery, and electronic industries.

Processes, equipment, and catalysts for protective gases.

Applications of pressure swing adsorption technology in air pollution control.

IV. Equipment and Instruments

As a co-construction unit, Chengdu University of Information Technology possesses over 200 sets of instruments and equipment that can be used for research on pressure swing adsorption technology, including the development of adsorbents and the evaluation of pressure swing adsorption performance. The main equipment includes pressure swing adsorption instruments, fixed-bed atmospheric adsorption devices, gas chromatographs, gas chromatograph-mass spectrometers, ICP-AES, and specific surface area and pore size analyzers.