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Cryogenic rectification system with argon heat pump

US5228296A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1992
Grant dateJul 20, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2012

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

Abstract

A cryogenic rectification system wherein condensed heat pump fluid is subcooled in the upper portion of an argon column, cools incoming feed, and is compressed and then condensed against cryogenic rectification plant bottoms for reboil thus improving reflux ratios and increasing argon recovery.

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