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Cryogenic rectification system for processing atmospheric fluids

US6314757A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2000
Grant dateNov 13, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S62/925
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cryogenic rectification system comprising a rare gas concentrator column for producing a liquid having an enhanced concentration of krypton and xenon, and which processes atmospheric fluids and also produces gaseous oxygen and liquid nitrogen.

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