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An air separation unit uses cryogenic distillation to separate high purity gases from air. It works by first compressing and cooling air until it liquefies. The different components like oxygen, nitrogen, and argon are then selectively distilled based on their boiling points. This energy intensive process pioneered by Carl von Linde in the late 19th century is still used today. Modern air separation units improve efficiency by integrating heat exchangers, using expansion turbines, and carefully designing he
- Author
- Yuri Yamirnov
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- EN