Use of hydraulic turbocharger for recovering energy from high pressure solvents in gasification and natural gas applications
US7967896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/151
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a process and system for regenerating a solvent used to remove carbon dioxide from feed gases, such as natural gas and synthesis gas. The invention employs one or more hydraulic turbochargers to transfer energy from a higher energy solvent stream to a lower energy solvent stream. This provides for a significant reduction in operating expenses.
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