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Cryogenic air separation system with dual feed air side condensers

US5098456A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1990
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S62/94
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cryogenic air separation system comprising at least two columns wherein a portion of the feed air is turboexpanded to generate refrigeration, one part is condensed against vaporizing product from the air separation plant, another portion of the feed air is condensed against vaporizing higher pressure product from the air separation plant, and all of the resulting feed air streams are fed into the same column to undergo separation.

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