Adsorption Process Simulation Software
Converge cyclic pressure and temperature swing adsorption systems in under one minute.
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Unparalleled Performance
Operate with validated numerical methods. Converge cycles to cyclic steady state rapidly with accurate results.
Technical Capabilities
Multi-Component Systems
Simulate complex gas mixtures with multiple adsorbing components and competitive adsorption effects. Model breakthrough behavior and separation performance for multi-component gas streams.
Isotherm Models
Describe adsorption equilibrium relationships. Support for Single-site and Dual-site Langmuir, Henry's Law, and temperature-dependent isotherms.
Multi-Layered Beds
Model heterogeneous packed beds with multiple adsorbent layers, each with distinct properties and configurations.
Validated Examples
Pre-configured examples from published literature are available in the software.
Dispersion Models
Model axial dispersion effects in packed beds using empirical correlations.
Built-in Kinetic Models
Linear driving force and macropore diffusion models for accurate mass transfer kinetics.
Cycle Step Configuration
Design complex multi-step cycles with precise control over step timing, boundary conditions, and vessel interactions.
Why Skarstrom
Built for engineers who need fast, accurate adsorption simulations without the complexity of traditional tools
Rapid Development
vs. Custom MATLAB CodeNo need to write and maintain custom MATLAB code. Get started immediately with pre-configured examples and an intuitive interface.
Fast Convergence
vs. Aspen AdsorptionConverge cycles to steady state in under one minute with optimized numerical methods. Significantly faster than traditional simulation tools.
Web-Native Access
vs. Aspen AdsorptionAccess from any device without installation. No complex software setup or licensing servers required.
Validated Examples
vs. Custom MATLAB CodePre-configured examples from published literature enable rapid validation and learning. No need to build models from scratch.
Performance Metrics
Automatic calculation of key performance indicators for cycle design and optimization
Skarstrom automatically calculates essential performance metrics for each cycle:
- Purity: Product stream composition and separation quality
- Recovery: Fraction of desired component recovered in the product stream
- Productivity: Production rate per unit adsorbent mass or volume
- Energy Consumption: Compressor and vacuum pump power requirements, including isentropic efficiency calculations
These metrics are calculated automatically at cyclic steady state, enabling rapid evaluation of cycle designs and optimization of process parameters.
Validated Against Literature
Skarstrom has been validated against published experimental data, including multicomponent dynamic breakthrough simulations and full cyclic pressure swing adsorption process simulations
Perez, Sarka & Rajendran
2019Experimental validation of multi-objective optimization techniques for design of vacuum swing adsorption processes
Streb and Mazzotti
2021Adsorption for efficient low carbon hydrogen production: part 1—adsorption equilibrium and breakthrough studies for H2/CO2/CH4 on zeolite 13X
Ward & Pini
2022Integrated uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis of single-component dynamic column breakthrough experiments
Nguyen, et al.
2022Separation of CO2 and N2 on a hydrophobic metal organic framework CALF-20
Nguyen, Shimizu and Rajendran
2023CO2/N2 separation by vacuum swing adsorption using a metal–organic framework, CALF-20: Multi-objective optimization and experimental validation
These validation examples are available in the software under the Examples menu
Available Platforms
Choose the platform that best fits your workflow
Web Application
Access Skarstrom from any modern browser. No installation required. Works seamlessly across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Zero installation
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Real-time collaboration
Desktop Application
Native desktop application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Full-featured simulation environment with advanced visualization tools.
- High-performance native execution
- Offline capability
- Advanced data export
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