Lean gas LNG heavies removal process using NGL
US12050055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25J2270/60
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems and processes for removing heavies during the liquefaction of a natural gas. The processes include dissolving the heavies in the natural gas by adding external natural gas liquid (NGL), followed by a staged removal of the natural gas liquid (NGL) and dissolved heavies.
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