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Enhanced methane flash system for natural gas liquefaction

US6658890B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2002
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 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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