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Cryogenic air separation system with dual temperature feed turboexpansion

US5108476A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1990
Grant dateApr 28, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2010

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

Abstract

A cryogenic air separation system comprising at least two columns wherein two portions of the feed air are turboexpanded at two different temperature levels to generate refrigeration, a third portion is condensed against vaporizing product from the air separation plant, and all three portions are fed into the same column to undergo separation.

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