Enhanced methane flash system for natural gas liquefaction
US6658890B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25J2245/90
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Natural gas liquefaction system employing an open methane cycle wherein the liquefied natural gas is flashed immediately upstream of the liquefied natural gas storage tank and boil off vapors from the tank are returned to the open methane cycle.
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