Process improvement through the addition of power recovery turbine equipment in existing processes
US10508568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2220/762
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Power recovery turbines can be used debottlenecking of an existing plant, as well as recover electric power when revamping a plant. A process for recovering energy in a petroleum, petrochemical, or chemical plant is described. A fluid stream having a first control valve thereon is identified. A first power-recovery turbine is installed at the location of the first control valve, and at least a portion of the first fluid stream is directed through the first power-recovery turbine to generate electric power as direct current therefrom. The electric power is then recovered.
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