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Systems and methods for producing substitute natural gas

US7955403B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2009
Grant dateJun 7, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10J2300/1892
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods for producing synthetic natural gas are provided. The method can include gasifying a carbonaceous feedstock within a gasifier to provide a raw syngas. The raw syngas can be cooled to provide a cooled raw syngas. The cooled raw syngas can be processed in a purification system to provide treated syngas. The purification system can include a flash gas separator in fluid communication with the gasifier and a saturator. The treated syngas can be converted to synthetic natural gas to provide steam, a methanation condensate, and a synthetic natural gas. The methanation condensate can be introduced to the flash gas separator.

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