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Process and apparatus for the production of gaseous nitrogen and system for supplying corresponding nitrogen

US5157927A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 1991
Grant dateOct 27, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S62/913
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

As soon as the apparatus is started, a flow of liquid nitrogen which is at least equal to the nominal flow of gaseous nitrogen is introduced in the head portion of the column, then the flow of liquid nitrogen is adjusted to a small fraction of this nominal flow. Application to the production of a flow of gaseous nitrogen which is variable and moderate.

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