Recondensation of gaseous hydrocarbons
US5860294A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25J2290/62
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for condensation of gaseous hydrocarbons from a mixture of inert gas and gaseous hydrocarbons, particularly as found in storage tanks of an LPG/LEG ship. According to the method, the condensate and the cargo gas composition are heat exchanged with a part of its condensate, and with a cargo gas/inert gas mixture, which is to be released to the atmosphere or burned, in a separate condensation step.
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