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Integrated air separation and power generation process

US6745573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2001
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/34
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An integrated air separation and power generation process produces an O2-enriched gas stream and an N2-enriched gas stream in an air separation unit. The O2-enriched gas stream is introduced with fuel and steam to a combustor, producing flue gas. At least a portion of the flue gas and steam stream exiting the combustor is used to generate power. The N2-enriched gas stream is heated and power is generated from the heated N2-enriched gas stream.

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