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Method and apparatus for corrosive gas purification

US7175696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/26
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Herein is disclosed a method and an apparatus for preparing a highly purified gas from a crude liquid comprising the gas and one or more of a metal, particulates, water vapor, or a volatile impurity. The method comprises: (a) vaporizing the crude liquid, to yield (i) a first vapor stream comprising the gas and (ii) a first liquid stream comprising the gas; (b) removing water vapor, particulates, or both from the first vapor stream, to yield a second vapor stream comprising the gas; (c) condensing the second vapor stream, to yield a second liquid stream comprising the gas; and (d) sparging the second liquid stream with an inert gas, to yield (i) a third vapor stream comprising the gas and (ii) a third liquid stream comprising the highly purified gas. Also disclosed is a method for preparing an adsorbent to effectively remove water vapor from the gas, as well as an adsorbent so prepared.

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