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Systems and methods for using multiple cryogenic hydraulic turbines

US11644234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Exxon Mobil Technology and Engineering Company · US

Inventors

Christopher G. Holt · Conroe, US
Todd S. Griffith · Spring, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 7, 2020
Grant date	May 9, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 23, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/20
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a system and method for producing liquefied natural gas (LNG). An exemplary method includes flowing a high-pressure stream of LNG through a first series of liquid turbines. The exemplary method also includes generating electricity by reducing the pressure of the high-pressure stream of LNG to form a low-pressure stream of LNG. The exemplary method additionally includes bypassing any one the liquid turbines that has a failure while continuing to produce electricity from the first series.

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