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Three-stage membrane gas separation process

US7604681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2006
Grant dateOct 20, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02C20/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for removing carbon dioxide or nitrogen from gas, especially natural gas. The process uses three membrane separation stages without compression between the second and third stages.

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