Parallel compression in LNG plants using a positive displacement compressor
US10180282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2400/0751
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for increasing the capacity and efficiency of natural gas liquefaction processes by debottlenecking the refrigerant compression system. A secondary compression circuit comprising at least one positive displacement compressor is provided in parallel fluid flow communication with at least a portion of a primary compression circuit comprising at least one dynamic compressor.
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