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Cryogenic system for producing xenon employing a xenon concentrator column

US6378333B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2001
Grant dateApr 30, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2021

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

Abstract

A system for producing xenon concentrate suitable for further refining wherein a xenon concentrator column processes liquid from the sump of a lower pressure column and additionally produces oxygen gas for recovery or recycle to the lower pressure column.

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