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Methane and emissions reduction system

US11248746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2020
Grant dateFeb 15, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2221/035
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system that can eliminate engine combustion emissions in addition to raw and fugitive methane emissions associated with a gas compressor package. The system may comprise an air system for starting and instrumentation air supply; electrically operated engine pre/post-lube pump, compressor pre-lube pump, and cooler louver actuators; compressor distance piece and pressure packing recovery system; blow-down recovery system; engine crankcase vent recovery system; a methane leak detection system; and an overall remote monitoring system.

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