Processes for removing heavy hydrocarbons and water from a stream of natural gas
US10850225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L2290/60
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Process for retrofitting existing processing units for natural gas fee streams. A portion of the dehydration adsorbent is removed from the vessels of the dehydration unit and is replaced with an adsorbent for heavy hydrocarbons. In operation the vessels are operated in thermal swing adsorption processes with reduced cycle times compared to the original design.
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