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Maintaining low carbon monoxide levels in product carbon dioxide

US7789945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2009
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/151
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for maintaining a low carbon monoxide content in a carbon dioxide product that is made in a synthesis gas purification process is disclosed. More particularly, the invention involves an improved process in which a portion of a loaded solvent is sent through a carbon dioxide absorber instead of to a series of carbon dioxide flash drums.

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