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Single column cryogenic rectification system for producing nitrogen gas at elevated pressure and high purity

US5303556A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1993
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2013

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

Abstract

A single column lower pressure cryogenic rectification system wherein nitrogen top vapor is condensed against column bottoms, elevated in pressure, and vaporized against elevated pressure fluid to achieve simultaneously high purity and high pressure nitrogen gas product.

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