Liquefaction method and system
US10359228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25J2270/906
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for liquefaction of a natural gas stream utilizing a plurality of asymmetric parallel pre-cooling circuits. The use of asymmetric parallel cooling circuits allows for greater control over each refrigerant stream during the cooling process and simplifies process control by dedicating heat exchangers to performing similar duties.
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