Process Modelling Platform

Design and optimise adsorption-based gas separation cycles with speed and accuracy.

Skarstrom is a simulation environment for pressure and temperature swing adsorption that is fast to run, and grounded in published validation data.

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Purity

99.1%

Recovery

91.8%

Cycle Convergence

< 1 min

Validated Studies

5 papers

Thermophysical Components

34 species

Deployment Modes

Web + Desktop

Capability Matrix

Built for adsorption R&D teams shipping simulation-backed decisions.

Move from model setup to performance analysis quickly with reusable templates, validated equations, and a focused workflow for process engineers.

Performance KPI engine

Automatically compute purity, recovery, productivity, and energy metrics at cyclic steady state.

Performance KPI dashboard

Isotherm model library

Choose from built-in isotherm models including Langmuir, dual-site Langmuir, Sips, and temperature-dependent formulations validated against published data.

Isotherm model equations

Multi-layered columns

Configure beds with multiple adsorbent layers, each with independent material properties and packing parameters for advanced separation designs.

Multi-layered adsorbent column configuration

Cycle step orchestration

Compose complex adsorption cycles with precise control over timing, pressure constraints, and vessel connectivity.

Cycle step timeline with Feed, Blowdown, Evacuation, and Pressurisation steps

Simulation Interface

A focused workspace for adsorption process design.

Configure cycle steps, inspect transient profiles, and iterate on designs within an integrated simulation environment.

Skarstrom simulation GUI demo

Validation Archive

Benchmarked against peer-reviewed experiments.

Validation cases are linked to literature and included directly in the software examples. Teams can reproduce published behavior before tuning new cycle designs.

CO2 validation against experimental dataTemperature validation against experimental data

Perez, Sarka & Rajendran

Separation and Purification Technology | 2019

Multi-objective optimization for VSA process design

DOI

Streb and Mazzotti

Adsorption | 2021

Breakthrough studies for H2/CO2/CH4 on zeolite 13X

DOI

Ward & Pini

Adsorption | 2022

Uncertainty quantification for dynamic breakthrough experiments

DOI

Nguyen, Shimizu and Rajendran

Chemical Engineering Journal | 2023

CO2/N2 separation via VSA using CALF-20

DOI

Deployment

Choose the runtime that matches your engineering workflow.

Browser Workspace

Launch simulations instantly in the web app for cross-team access, shared studies, and rapid design reviews.

  • Zero installation
  • Works on Chrome, Edge, Safari
  • Fast onboarding for new teams

Native Desktop

Run heavy studies locally with the desktop build when offline workflows or native integrations are required.

  • Windows, macOS, Linux
  • High-performance execution
  • Offline-ready engineering workflows

Next Step

Bring your adsorption design workflow onto a modern simulation stack.

Request access for your team and we will help map your current model workflow to Skarstrom.