Industry
High-Purity CO & H₂ Gas Separation Solutions for the Chemical Industry
Trusted PSA-CO and PSA-H₂ technology powering coal chemical, carbonyl synthesis, and petrochemical operations with over 50% market share in China’s coal chemical sector.
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50%+Market Share
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99.999%H₂ Purity
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60,000 Nm³/hCO Capacity
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200,000 Nm³/hH₂ Capacity
The Industry at a Glance
The global chemical industry demands reliable, cost-effective sources of high-purity CO and H₂ as essential feedstocks for synthesizing ethylene glycol, acetic acid, methanol, TDI, and other high-value products. Coal-to-chemicals, calcium carbide processing, and petrochemical refining are driving surging demand for advanced gas separation and purification. Producers who secure lower-cost, higher-purity gas supply gain a decisive edge in margins and sustainability compliance.
Where Our Products Are Used
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Coal Chemical CO Separation
PSA-CO technology purifies CO to 99%+ from coal gasification syngas for ethylene glycol (MEG), acetic acid, and DMF production.
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Calcium Carbide Tail Gas Recovery
Extracts high-purity CO and H₂ from calcium carbide furnace exhaust (75%+ CO content) for MEG and methanol synthesis, turning waste into profit.
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Hydrogen Purification for Chemical Synthesis
PSA-H₂ systems deliver up to 99.9% purity H₂ from shift gas, methanol purge gas, and coke oven gas for ammonia, methanol, and butanol production.
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Carbonyl Synthesis Feedstock
VPSA-O₂ plants provide oxygen-enriched gas for coal and biomass gasification at the lowest energy consumption in the industry.
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Carbonyl Synthesis Feedstock
Integrated PSA-CO/H₂ separation supplies precisely controlled CO and H₂ streams for TDI, MDI, polycarbonate, and dimethyl carbonate manufacturing.
Pain Points & Solutions
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The Challenge
Purchased CO and H₂ feedstock costs are volatile and erode chemical production margins.
Our SolutionPSA-CO/H₂ generation delivers consistent, low-cost gas supply directly from available industrial off-gases.
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The Challenge
Existing PSA devices from other suppliers underperform — actual output far below design
Our SolutionPKU Pioneer’s proprietary PU-1 CO adsorbent and optimized process design consistently contribute to50%+ output improvements over competitor installations.
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The Challenge
Calcium carbide and steel mill off-gases are wasted or burned as low-grade fuel.
Our SolutionPSA technology recovers 99%+ purity CO and H₂ from tail gases, converting waste streams into high-value chemical feedstocks.
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The Challenge
Complex multi-component gas mixtures make high-purity separation technically challenging.
Our SolutionPatented adsorbents (PU-1 for CO, PU-12 for H₂) offer ultra-high selectivity, enabling efficient separation even from challenging feed gases with high level of methane and nitrogen.
Why Choose Us
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50%+ market share in China’s coal chemical PSA-CO sector — the industry’s preferred brand
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World’s largest PSA plant cluster built — 20,000 Nm³/h CO + 40,000 Nm³/h H₂ + 20,000 Nm³/h O₂ in a single project
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PSA-H₂ capacity up to 200,000 Nm³/h with product purity reaching 99.999%
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National Technology Invention Prize awarded for PSA-CO technology
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Proprietary PU-1 adsorbent patented in China, USA, and Canada with world-leading CO selectivity
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Full-chain integration — from adsorbent manufacturing to engineering, commissioning, and O&M services
Success Snapshot
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Leading Coal Chemical Enterprise
Deployed the world’s largest-scale PSA-CO device at that time, with a capacity of 22,000 Nm³/h for ethylene glycol production. Achieved stable 99%+ CO purity, significantly reducing feedstock costs and enabling full-capacity MEG synthesis.
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Major Fine Chemical Company
Replaced an underperforming competitor PSA-CO/H₂ unit for TDI production. PKU Pioneer’s redesigned system boosted CO output by over 50% — from 500 to 1,500 Nm³/h — eliminating production bottlenecks and generating substantial economic returns.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
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“After switching to PKU Pioneer’s PSA-CO system, our CO output exceeded design specifications. Their adsorbent technology is genuinely a generation ahead of what we had before.”
Mr. W
Technical Director
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“The integrated CO and H₂ separation solution fostered our feedstock independence. Our MEG production line now runs at full capacity with consistently lower input costs.”
Mr. C
VP
FAQ
Engineered Solutions Built for Performance
Typical Cases
12,500 Nm³/h VPSA Oxygen Plant for Changjiang Steel
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a 12,500 Nm³/h VPSA oxygen plant for Changjiang Steel, helping reduce liquid oxygen dependence and significantly lower blast furnace oxygen enrichment costs. The project was completed in just 73 days and delivers daily savings exceeding $14,285, further strengthening energy efficiency and cost competitiveness for large-scale steel production.
12,500 Nm³/h VPSA Oxygen Plant for Copper Smelting
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a 12,500 Nm³/h VPSA oxygen plant for Wuxin Copper, helping eliminate oxygen supply bottlenecks and improve oxygen-enriched smelting efficiency. The project significantly reduced oxygen production costs, enhanced automation capabilities, and supported the customer’s capacity expansion and green metallurgy upgrade.
Blast Furnace Oxygen Enrichment PSA Project
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a second-phase 14,000 Nm³/h PSA oxygen plant for Chifeng Yuanlian Iron & Steel, expanding total oxygen generation capacity to 28,000 Nm³/h. The project significantly reduced oxygen production costs, improved operational flexibility, and supported the steel mill’s energy-saving and low-carbon transformation goals.
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