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Cryogenic air separation system for producing elevated pressure product gas

US5114452A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1990
Grant dateMay 19, 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 wherein one portion of the feed air is turboexpanded to generate refrigeration, a second portion is condensed against vaporizing product from the air separation plant, and both portions are fed into the same column to undergo separation.

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