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Cryogenic air separation system with dual product side condenser

US5148680A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1990
Grant dateSep 22, 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 pressurized feed air is at least partially condensed to vaporize elevated pressure liquid nitrogen and elevated pressure liquid oxygen to produce elevated pressure nitrogen and oxygen gas eliminating or reducing the need for product compression.

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