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Gas compression system and method utilizing gas seal control

US6394764B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 2000
Grant dateMay 28, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/104
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gas compression system and method according to which product gas is introduced into and compressed in, a compressor. A portion of the compressed gas is discharged to external equipment, and a portion of the gas is trapped in response to deactivation of the compressor. The trapped gas is passed back to the deactivated compressor.

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