Hydroswing: Hydrogen Pressure
Swing Adsorption (PSA)

Hydroswing is designed for hydrogen production capacities from 100 to 20,000 Nm³/h per unit

For the purification of hydrogen in a Pressure-Swing-Adsorption (PSA) unit a recovery of approx. 78 - 86 % can be reached depending on the feed gas properties.

Hydroswing plants are fully automated pressure swing units, whose efficiency is based on the targeted selection and combination of different filling materials – the basis for high-quality product gas.
In the PSA process, impurities such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and methane are selectively adsorbed at high pressure. High purity hydrogen leaves the adsorber at the top.
It is only through Mahler AGS’s decades of operating experience that the process parameters and operating conditions can be optimally adjusted to reliably produce hydrogen of the highest purity.

Typically the operating pressure of a Hydrogen-PSA-unit is between 10 and 40 bar. This range ensures compatibility with a wide range of industrial hydrogen sources as well as our Hydroform C and Hydroform M plants.

The type and amount of filling materials are chosen depending on the feed composition and the product requirements. Each adsorber is filled with several layers of multiple materials.

Advanced process control combines automated valve operation, precise pressure adjustement, and continuous gas analysis. This ensures stable product quality and reliable plant operation.

Hydroswing plants are fully automated and designed for remote operation. Consequently, no personnel is needed on site. They also feature automated start-up and shutdown processes, as well as the capability for load adjustment and remote monitoring.