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Side column cryogenic rectification system for producing lower purity oxygen

US5463871A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1994
Grant dateNov 7, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2250/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cryogenic rectification system employing a double column and an auxiliary side column in which product lower purity oxygen is produced wherein the side column is driven by condensing compressed feed air enabling the system to operate with lower head pressure and thus lower operating costs.

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