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Motor driven compressor system for natural gas liquefaction

US6640586B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2002
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/14
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Natural gas liquefaction system employing electric motors as compressor drivers. A combination of motors and steam turbines can be powered by a cogeneration plant and employed as drivers.

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