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Process and system for removing nitrogen from LNG

US10443930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2014
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2290/34
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Processes and systems are provided for removing nitrogen from a hydrocarbon-containing gas to thereby recover a liquid natural gas (LNG) stream. In particular, the processes and systems described herein can be used to efficiently separate methane from nitrogen, which is an undesirable byproduct found in many hydrocarbon-containing gases used to produce LNG. The processes and systems described herein can utilize various refrigerant systems to separate and produce the LNG.

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