A chemical reaction is performed with separation of the product(s) and
reactant(s) by pressure swing adsorption (PSA), using an apparatus having
a plurality of adsorbers cooperating with first and second valve
assemblies in a PSA module. The PSA cycle is characterized by multiple
intermediate pressure levels between higher and lower pressure of the PSA
cycle. Gas flows enter or exit the PSA module at the intermediate
pressure levels as well as the higher and lower pressure levels, entering
from compressor stage(s) or exiting into exhauster or expander stages,
under substantially steady conditions of flow and pressure. The PSA
module comprises a rotor containing the adsorbers and rotating within a
stator, with ported valve faces between the rotor and stator to control
the timing of the flows entering or exiting the adsorbers in the rotor.
The reaction may be performed within a portion of the rotor containing a
catalyst.