Method for utilizing product leaks in compressor seal systems for recovery and recycling as fuel
US7758335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23G7/06
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for utilizing a combustible gas product collected in the seal device of a compressor of the combustible gas produce, in particular a method in which combustible gases, or gas mixtures containing combustible gases, are compressed, is provided. The method is particularly advantageous in applications in the field of the production and/or processing of synthesis gas, for producing and/or processing combustible gases or gas mixtures containing combustible gases including in particular H2, CO, CH4, natural gas and CO2.
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