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Method and apparatus for producing elevated pressure nitrogen

US5098457A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1991
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2011

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

Abstract

A method and apparatus for producing elevated pressure nitrogen with improved recovery comprising a primary column and a lower pressure auxiliary column wherein auxiliary column top vapor is condensed, pressurized and passed into the primary column.

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