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Lean gas LNG heavies removal process using NGL

US12050055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2020
Grant dateJul 30, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 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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