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Processes and apparatuses for operating a gas compressor

US12285717B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2022
Grant dateApr 29, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2290/62
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Processes and apparatuses for operating a centrifugal gas compressor. A storage tank containing a liquid buffer material is provided and used to offset density fluctuations in the gas stream passed to the compressor. The storage tank may contain a component of the high-pressure gas stream provided by the compressor, such as carbon dioxide.

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