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Double column air separation process with hybrid upper column

US4838913A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1988
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S62/939
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A double rectification column air separation system with an associated argon column having a hybrid upper column containing both trays and packing in a defined construction wherein the upper column contains essentially exclusively packing below the argon column feed takeoff.

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