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System and method for pH control of lean MEG product from MEG regeneration and reclamation packages

US10232340B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2017
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/50
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A MEG stream having a first pH level is contacted with a CO2-rich gas stream to yield a MEG product having a second different and lower pH level. The system and method can be readily incorporated into a slipstream MEG recovery package, with a source of the MEG stream being a MEG regeneration section of the package. The CO2-rich gas could be a vented CO2 stream from the MEG reclamation section of the package. Unlike hydrochloric and acetic acid overdosing, CO2 overdosing of the lean MEG stream does not lead to rapid acidification of the MEG product to be stored or injected.

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