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Cryogenic air separation system for producing gaseous oxygen

US5265429A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1992
Grant dateNov 30, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S62/94
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cryogenic air separation system employing a product boiler coupled with a liquid air supply whereby liquid oxygen is effectively vaporized to produce gaseous oxygen product while providing for steady state operation of the cryogenic air separation plant without significant refrigeration loss.

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