Gas purification & gas drying
TIL Adsorption
Dynamic plant simulation for gas purification and gas drying
The TIL Add-On Adsorption allows the simulation and analysis of transient drying and separation processes for gas mixtures. The physical principle of adsorption is the basis for all models.
Book an initial meetingUniversal basic model for gas mixtures and adsorption equilibrium
Modular approach facilitates construction of complex adsorption plants
Optimization of material and cycle times
Individually expandable material database
Analysis of breakthrough curves and adsorption kinetics
Investigation of PSA and TSA processes
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
Product development with TIL Adsorption for MANN+HUMMEL
CUSTOMER OVERVIEW
MANN+HUMMEL
- One of the global leaders in filtration solutions
- Liquid & air filter systems for automotive & industry
- Headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany
- Around 21,000 employees worldwide
- Focus on cleaner mobility, air, water and industry
CHALLENGE
Development of a water & CO₂ filter for vehicle cabin air
- Product pre-development (many degrees of freedom)
- Evaluation of different desorption strategies
- Complex process optimization
- Characterization of adsorbent materials
- Calibration of model with test bench measurements
SERVICE PROJECT
Model development & simulations
- Adsorbent implementation: calibration of isotherms and breakthrough curves
- Adsorption Filter System Model based on TIL and TIL Adsorption components
- Test bench model and vehicle cabin prototype
- Testing for robustness and plausibility
PROJECT OUTCOME
Benefits for MANN+HUMMEL
- Accelerated product development & fast validation of customer requirements
- Improved system understanding
- Reusable simulation models & internal model library as a basis for further development
- Model-based sizing adaptable to different use cases (passenger cars, offroad, industry)
CUSTOMER STATEMENT
MANN+HUMMEL
“Through simulation-based development with TIL and TIL Adsorption, we can quickly validate new concepts and dimensions for the components before starting any CAD design.The transparent project approach enabled us to build in-house expertise and further develop the models independently.”
Andreas Link
Engineer at MANN+HUMMEL
Example systems for gas drying and gas purification
Air drying for battery production
Battery production places extremely high demands on the conditioning of the room air. The relative humidity must be below 1%. At room temperature, this corresponds to a dew point of around -34°C.
The drying of the air to such low residual humidities is carried out in multi-stage processes with sorption wheels. The energy required for drying can be minimized by smart process control and heat recovery.
With TIL Adsorption you will find a plant configuration and control system that meets the requirements of battery production and protects the environment by minimizing energy consumption.
Direct Air Capture
Direct Air Capture offers the possibility of recovering carbon dioxide directly from the ambient air. Here, too, the basic principle is adsorption.
The CO2 from the environment is passed over large adsorbers via fans and adsorbed there. The subsequent desorption at about 100°C yields highly concentrated CO2 that can be utilized or stored.
At present, the technology still has a rather high energy requirement. In the MoGaTEx research project, we are investigating model-based design to increase energy efficiency with TIL adsorption.
Models for numerous adsorption systems
The library contains examples of adsorber columns, multiple discretized sorption wheels up to complete pressure swing adsorption (PSA) systems.
With the models you can e.g. optimize the dimensioning of adsorbers, investigate which sorbent is suitable for your process or improve control concepts and switching times for an adsorption plant.
PSA-Plant
Sorption Wheels
TSA-Plants
Drying Processes
Gas Purification
Biogas Processing
Gas Drying
Direct Air Capture
Air Separation
Your individual modell?
Dynamic simulation of your own adsorption system
Create your own models and use ready-made components and testers.
The Add-On Adsorption contains the following additional models. All components can be parameterized and combined with models from the TIL Suite standard library.
Adsorption cell
Adsorption tank
Adsorption tank
with casing
Adsorption wheel
with 2 streams
Adsorption wheel
with 3 streams
Adsorption wheel
with 4 streams
Design adsorption plants with TIL Adsorption
Usability
Open and modifiable Modelica code that can be easily customized and integrated into your projects
Reliability
Continuously developed code that has been successfully used in the industry for years
Support
You are not alone. We support our customers with training, video chats and individual consulting services.
TIL Starter Package
Try TIL Adsorption as part of our starter package. Our TIL Starter Package includes everything you need for a successful start.
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Hydrogen
Models of fuel cells, electrolysis, liquefaction, refueling station etc.
- OPTIONAL -
Adsorption
Models of gas purification, drying, temperature, pressure swing etc
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PCM Storages
Models of various phase change materials , heat exchangers etc.
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High Dynamic
For robust simulations with switching processes, transient boundary conditions etc.
TIL Suite
6 weeks of full access to the professional simulation library
TIL Add-Ons
Full flexibility with all TIL Add-Ons for diverse applications
Training
Learn fast with our hands-on TIL Training
Service & Support
10 hours of consulting and custom modeling support
TIL Starter package: €2,900
100% money-back guarantee with active participation
If you actively participate in the six-week starter package, you will receive 100% of the participation fee back — either as credit toward a TIL license or as a refund.
You will receive the full details with your offer.
“We purchased the TIL Starter Package and are very satisfied. TLK Energy’s support was personal, fast, and to the point. Working directly with simulation experts reinforced our decision to continue using the TIL library.”
Atlas Copco
Our experts in TIL Adsorption and thermodynamic simulation
M.Sc.
Helena Vorspohl
Expert in thermal system simulation and adsorption processes
Dr.-Ing.
Franz Lanzerath
Expert in thermal systems and industrial energy efficiency
M.Sc.
Achim Gervens
Expert in dynamic system simulation with a focus on adsorption processes
M.Sc.
Oliver Leis
Energy engineering expert for adsorption and electrochemical processes
Getting started with the TIL Adsorption
Initial Meeting or Starter Package
Schedule an initial meeting or request the TIL Starter Package directly.
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Technical Recommendation
Discuss your use case with one of our experts, who will recommend the best way to get started with TIL Adsorption and relevant Add-Ons.
Guided Start
Get started with training, support, the Starter Package, or alongside our simulation experts on an engineering project.
Let's talk about your project
Your point of contact
Hanna Leder (Account Manager) is your point of contact for the initial consultation. She will discuss the next steps with you and connect you with the right exper
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