Parallel compression in LNG plants using a double flow compressor
US10544986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25J2230/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method is provided 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 double flow compressor is provided in parallel fluid flow communication with at least a portion of a primary compression circuit.
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