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Coalbed methane recovery using pressure swing adsorption separation

US5388643A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1993
Grant dateFeb 14, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/006
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method is disclosed for using a pressure swing adsorption separator system to provide an oxygen-depleted gaseous effluent for injecting into a suitable solid carbonaceous subterranean formation, such as a coalbed, to enhance the recovery of methane from the formation.

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