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Cryogenic rectification system with dual feed air turboexpansion

US5802873A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1997
Grant dateSep 8, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2017

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

Abstract

A cryogenic rectification system wherein feed air is turboexpanded to generate refrigeration through two turboexpanders operating at the same inlet pressure but at different inlet temperatures enabling the turboexpanders to efficiently drive the compressor or compressors which compress the feed air to the single expansion pressure.

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