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Process and apparatus for producing nitrogen

US5704229A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1996
Grant dateJan 6, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2245/42
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air separation process and apparatus employing a single column nitrogen generator. Part of the incoming air stream to be separated is expanded and combined with a waste stream. After partial warming of the combined stream, the combined stream is expanded and then utilized to liquefy part of the incoming air and for refrigeration purposes.

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