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Hybrid nitrogen generator with auxiliary reboiler drive

US4594085A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 1984
Grant dateJun 10, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2290/10
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A single column process to produce nitrogen at relatively high purity and yield by the cryogenic rectification of air employing multiple defined feeds to the column to allow for increased product removal off the top of the column while avoiding the need to recycle withdrawn nitrogen.

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